Chapter 460

Worried for Pearl’s safety, Richard quickly shielded her and pulled her to the bushes nearby.

The boulders continued to roll down the mountains, making loud noises as they collided with the bluestone slab stairs.

Still shaken from the near miss, Pearl looked at Richard. “I’m so glad you pulled me to the side, or else I might have been crushed by those boulders.”

“Stop that nonsense.” Richard looked up toward the mountaintop and noticed a few shadowy figures moving about. As expected, it was someone’s scheme.

Pearl narrowed her eyes. “Did someone grab a chance to harm us knowing that we would be here today?”

“You’re smart.” After all the boulders had passed, Richard helped Pearl to her feet. “I think it’s too risky to take the cable car now, in case we’re targeted again,” he suggested, taking a deep breath and eyeing the nearby bushes. “How about we ascend the mountain from here?

An amusing thought crossed Pearl’s mind. “Are you suggesting a secret rendezvous?”

Richard gave her a bewildered look, wondering if she was alright.

teasing. Let’s start climbing.” Pearl checked her phone and noticed over twenty missed

“Let him wait.” Nevertheless,

the mountaintop, Eric broke out in

of the trail.

you two hiking or on

exasperation. “It was

his head.

see

gaze.

one who tried to

however, quickly realized that he wasn’t avoiding her because of the question but

I was looking for you. Why did you avoid me? Can I

to understand Capleiner. “What are you saying?

be in her forties, smiled and spoke in fluent

Pearl and a smile from Richard.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255