Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 631

Richard contemplated the situation but didn’t show his discontent. “I trust your president will honor his word,” he responded calmly.

The man smiled and extended his oily hand, “Don’t worry, I would never lie to you. My name is Nathaniel West, but you can call me Naty,”

‘Naty… The assistant rolled his eyes inwardly, finding Nathaniel’s chosen nickname rather juvenile. The latter appeared to be around twenty years older than Richard, making the nickname seem out of place.

Maintaining his composure, Richard said, “Mister Nathaniel, what are your president’s intentions?”

“He instructed me to entertain you, so I’ve allocated all my time to spend with you,” Nathaniel explained, his hand still extended. When it became apparent that Richard had no intention of shaking it, he withdrew it gracefully. “It seems you don’t travel abroad frequently. There are many enjoyable activities here, and I’d be happy to show you around.”

The assistant’s voice betrayed his irritation. “Our president’s time is valuable. We don’t have time to go around with you.

a business meeting.” Even though he didn’t sound angry, the

motives. Suppressing his displeasure, he responded curtly, “If that’s your

concealing any hint of irritation.” Rest

nodded, looking tired. His assistant noticed his

return

was shocked, “Mister Richard seems weary from his journey. How about I take you to a good place?”

indifference. “Where

took a sip of his tea and grinned. “A

had it that this man was aloof, distant, and icy. The president wanted to pull him off his high horse

unmistakable. The assistant understood and blushed. “You must be mistaken. Our president isn’t that kind of man. He