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!”

and spoke icily, “In my book, Pearl is

you take Pearl’s side? We’ve known each other for so long. How can you favor a woman

never been infatuated with Richard, primarily because he had seemed unattainable, like an

abruptly taken away.

close, Richard?” Pearl asked at the right time.

Pearl and put his arm

Rick, 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

things? Did I hug you?” Richard’s tone remained icy.

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 never forget Richard’s disgusted expression and how he had immediately washed his hands afterward

there’s nothing else, we’ll be on our way. Leah, if you have any concerns, feel

teeth. It was Pearl who had urged the director to fire her. How could she possibly listen

Pearl had no intention of

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

taken aback. ‘Why is Pearl so