Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 405

In the dim light, a faint blue glow reflected from the person’s watch.

Pearl instantly recognized him. Instead of shouting “thief,” she stealthily approached him and covered his mouth, whispering, “What are you doing here, Richard?”

Richard made no comment upon Pearl’s easy discovery. Instead, he turned and firmly gripped her wrist, gently pulling her

into his arms.

Pearl couldn’t break free from his strong hold and felt herself enveloped in his embrace, as if he wanted to meld her into his very being

“Don’t go through with the engagement.”

“Why?”

“I love you.

hypocritical, Richard, considering what you did. I

for a reason. I

your mother was kidnapped, so you suffered in silence and forced me to break up with you. And we did break

words caught Richard off guard.

distance between them. “But I never expected you to tell me nothing. Master Jordan was right. How could you have me when you didn’t even dare to be with me?”

want you to be caught up in my chaotic life.” Richard’s usual composure wavered, and he held

more.

could stop us once, he could keep doing it. I couldn’t predict what other ways he might use to threaten me. So, I decided to break up with you and let you be happy. And you know what happiness is? It’s being together

heart. Slowly, he released his

“Richard.”

“Yes?”

when I learned about her kidnapping. And I got it resolved. We could have rescued her at any time. I just have one thing to say

“Go on.”

Take me away.” Pearl looked into his eyes with seriousness, taking the risk that