Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 440

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“T-This woman framed me, Rick. You must help me!” Leah implored, her eyes brimming with grievance. She remembered that Richard had once held her in high regard. If it weren’t for Pearl, there was no way he could have abruptly turned against

her like this!

However, she hoped that if she begged, perhaps Richard would soften towards her.

Richard gazed at her tearful expression, torn by indecision. Was he truly close to this woman?

Pearl scrutinized Richard’s expression and knew what he was thinking. She couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

“Why are you laughing?” Leah was perplexed by Pearl’s amusement and retorted, “Do you think just because you’ve spent some time with Rick, he’ll listen to you? Let me make this clear. He’s a man of principles and won’t be swayed by your tricks!”

face and spoke icily, “In

Pearl’s side? We’ve known each other for so

primarily because he had seemed unattainable, like

taken away. How could she not feel

Pearl asked at the right

and put his arm

have you forgotten that you’ve hugged me-” Before Leah could complete her sentence, she felt the intensity of Richard’s cold gaze, causing her to falter. The sheer murderous intent sent shivers

I hug you?” Richard’s tone remained

rendered speechless. It wasn’t a hug at all. It was simply a moment when Hugo had handed her to Richard during her heatstroke incident. She would

Leah, if you have any concerns, feel free to discuss them with the

teeth. It was Pearl who had urged the director to

had no intention of prolonging

dressed as maintenance workers entered the room. Pearl directed them, saying, “Please assist in removing the radiator. We’ve purchased it, and it wouldn’t be fair to leave it with the

‘Why is Pearl so frugal?!”