Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 396

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The next day, Pearl used her hacking skills and found Richard’s address. She rushed over to his place early in the morning.

Richard was watching the news, his fingers busy taking down notes.

“Richard, I need to talk to you.” Pearl picked up the remote control and turned off the TV.

Richard didn’t say anything, but his fingers trembled a bit as he continued working.

Unfazed by his lack of response, Pearl forcefully took the pen away. “Jenny and Hugo are still in touch. Do you know about this?”

“Yes, I knew.” Richard’s expression darkened, and a cold look appeared in his sad eyes.

“Did you also know that they slept together?” Pearl pressed on.

Richard frowned slightly, his face showing a mix of emotions. “Why are you telling me this?”

Pearl remained firm, her voice sharp, “Hugo is your supposed brother, and he got involved with your ex. Are you still going to be with Jenny?”

none of your concern.” Richard looked away and resumed his

Richard. You can

slammed the notes on

like

casting a cold

more time. Tell me the truth. Do you

“I used to.”

sounded unclear and hoarse, crushing Pearl’s heart.

bit her lip. “Richard, let’s forget about everything between us.” She clenched her fists, digging her fingertips into her palms

had foolishly held on

floor-to-ceiling window, looking out at the city skyline.

made a phone call.

up with Pearl.”

initiate it?”

“Yeah.”

is quite stubborn. If she hadn’t initiated the breakup, she wouldn’t have given up easily.” The man’s voice was aged, but remarkably cheerful.

my mother now?”

you’re willing to be with Jenny and let Pearl break up with you on her own, I won’t give you a hard time.” The man laughed. “When Pearl’s engagement is over, I’ll

deep breath,

leaving Richard’s place, Pearl stood on the street, feeling lost. She didn’t know