Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 365

Jenny turned gentler. “Yeah, they’re doing business abroad and haven’t returned yet. But I can call and ask them to come if you want to see them.”

Dustan waved it off. “No need for that I just mentioned it. Plus, your father and I are good buddies who used to share drinks when we were young!”

They continued to chat and laugh heartily, with Hugo occasionally joining in. They enjoyed their lively conversation while Richard and Pearl were ignored.

Keeping his head low, Richard leaned in and whispered into Pearl’s ear, “You’re really not upset?”

Pearl was filled with a mix of emotions. Forcing a smile, she replied, “I’m fine.”

Sensing that something was bothering Pearl, Richard left the hotel with her as soon as the gathering ended.

Once outside the hotel, Pearl let out a melancholic sigh.

“I can tell that my dad’s attitude towards you has changed.” Richard held Pearl’s hand firmly, his worry evident.

you can tell. I’ve definitely

stopped and looked at her seriously. “But don’t worry. He can’t just suddenly start disliking you. There must be something

perfectly well. She decided that she would talk to

they walked on the bridge,

realizing that she hadn’t checked the calendar in a while. It

a bouquet of plum blossoms. They may not have been as delicate and elegant as roses, but they had

someone else’s garden?” Pearl teased, though she secretly liked the gesture. Richard looked at her calmly. “There are stalls by the bridge. Didn’t you notice the plum

right where she had been standing moments ago. She had been lost

Pearl began, but she was interrupted by a sudden sneeze. Before she could finish her sentence, she noticed Richard’s

you really like plum blossoms

quickly corrected herself and nodded enthusiastically. “Yeah,

her shivering, Richard frowned. “You’re

was because of his tone that the weather

while looking at her thin clothes. “No, I’m not