Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 472

“Jenny Sullivan!”

Jenny, who had been catching her breath, let out a startled scream and hastily covered herself. “Eric–”

Hugo got off her and looked at Eric in shock.

“You’re sleeping with another man while living in my house. You’re disgusting.” Eric’s voice trembled with a mix of anger and hurt. His eyes swept the room, taking in the aftermath of their tryst.

Though he didn’t love Jenny, the sense of betrayal cut deep. What man could tolerate such a betrayal?

“Listen, Eric, it’s not what you think. He forced me, he-” Jenny panicked, her mind racing. She couldn’t afford to lose the financial security and social status Eric provided, nor his handsome face.

explain. I may not know much, but I’m glad I never touched you. What I did was the right choice. I would never have guessed you’re this disgusting.” Eric’s words dripped with irony and disdain.

if she’d been slapped in the face and turned pale. He was right. They had been

eyes? There’s no love left,” Hugo chimed in, smirking as he patted Jenny’s shoulder to comfort

Even if Eric doesn’t love me anymore, I still won’t love you!” Jenny retorted, her voice filled

“You’re only making

for Pearl,” Hugo interjected with a knowing

up. “So? What are you

with confidence.” You have feelings for Pearl, and I want shares from Waldorf Enterprises. If Jenny and Richard end up

found the idea intriguing.

them up. Once they split, Pearl will grow to resent Richard. You can step in to protect and comfort her when

for you. You can take control of your relationship with her.”