Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 395

That sadness was gone in an instant, leaving behind a feeling of pity and regret.

Could it be that she was just fooling herself? Everyone else seemed to notice Richard’s change of heart, while she clung to the idea that he hadn’t changed at all.

“After four years, Richard will probably be tempted again. If you don’t believe me, just wait for the day he dumps you and ends up with Jenny.” Raymond chuckled and let go of her hand.

Pearl’s heart ached. She forced herself to stay composed and turned to walk away.

“Oh, by the way, there’s one more thing I forgot to tell you,” Raymond whispered in Pearl’s ear, “I really like you.”

Pearl immediately stomped on his foot, causing Raymond to wince in pain. He bit his lip to stifle any sound.

“Pearl…” He forced a smile. “Even if you don’t believe it, I genuinely like you, just as much as Richard.”

Pearl didn’t bother responding to him. Right now, all she wanted was to find a quiet place to think

bar, she suddenly saw a familiar figure

he doing here?’ Pearl watched as Hugo entered the bar. She hurriedly followed, intentionally avoiding Raymond, and sat down behind Hugo.

up again, the familiar person in front

they meeting here in the middle of the night?’

could react, Hugo spoke, “How have you been lately? Is

giving all his attention to me. He’s even helping me with many

neglects Pearl to be with you?” Hugo was

get the feeling that Richard isn’t treating Pearl that well. Every time she calls him, he frowns and hangs up quickly. I think Richard hasn’t broken up with Pearl because she hasn’t brought it up herself. Otherwise, he would’ve

froze in place. Although Jenny was usually indulgent, what she said didn’t seem to be false.

you ask me to be here for something?”

to find out if you truly like

him for eight

his smile fading, leaving a hint

slept with you last time because I drank too much, Hugo. I’ve made it clear afterward that we should