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Pearl couldn’t ignore the fact that Dustan’s reaction spoke volumes. It was evident that he didn’t want her to be with Richard, but no one had explained why. It felt like they were conspiring against her in silence.

“I’m done so I’m going to sleep,” Pearl casually said as she stood up and headed to her room.

“Pea, what’s going on?” Mobius noticed she hadn’t touched her food.

“Stay out of it, kid,” Sean said. He sensed that something was amiss, though he didn’t fully understand the conflict between them. Based on their reactions, it seemed like Pearl had been stripped of her right to be Richard’s wife. However, he didn’t want to get involved in the family drama

In her room, Pearl sat on the bed, lost in thought, unable to comprehend why she was being treated this way.

Suddenly, her phone rang-it was Wayne calling.

“Yes?” she answered.

Wayne, always perceptive, immediately noticed something was wrong. “What’s up, Pea? You sound tired.”

Pearl frowned hearing the noise coming from Wayne’s end. “You’re at a bar?”

“Yes, the usual, Dark Bar. Come over.”

Pearl had initially planned to clean up and go to bed, but Wayne’s enthusiastic invitation piqued her interest and dispelled her sleepiness.

She went downstairs and drove to the Dark bar.

The bar was lively and noisy as usual. Pearl headed to their usual booth and found Wayne sitting alone, holding a drink.

downed it in one go. “What’s up? You look even sadder than

choked on his drink. “No, I’m not. What’s going on with you? Did

mere mention of Richard’s name made Pearl gulp down more alcohol.

asked, “What

her head. “We didn’t argue, but it looks like

problem you couldn’t solve

Pearl leaned back on the seat,

Wayne recalled something he had heard and couldn’t resist asking, “Is it because of Jenny? I saw it

still trust him. Wayne rolled his eyes and said, “You don’t understand men at all. They never forget their

intrigued. “Are you saying you’ve never

“Of course…”

and one of the girls entertaining guests was pushed to the

that scolded her, “I can’t touch you at a bar? Then what are you here for? Who do you think you

crying, and her maid costume appeared wrinkled, giving her an unkempt appearance.

are? Some

woman belongs!” The man signaled

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girl’s

and punching, but they were much

He walked over and kicked the man who was holding the girl. “Who do you think you are,

do you think you are? How dare you hit

The man quickly escaped from the place, not wanting any more

nearby couch and expressed her gratitude.

innocent appearance made her an easy target for

been nonchalant, remained silent. Pearl noticed that his eyes were filled with emotion and appeared watery.

froze when she lifted her

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