Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 647

Pearl went to the washroom to wash her hands, then briskly walked into the kitchen to help bring the food to the table. Without hesitation, she sat down, picked up her utensils, and took a bite of the food.

“I have to admit, the food you cooked is quite delicious.”

“Besides cooking, I have other qualities, you know. How come you don’t seem to notice them?

Hugo took off his apron, placed it on the nearby table, and joined her for the meal.

With Pearl’s mouth full of food, she mumbled, “Sorry, but you haven’t made a very good impression on me so far.”

“I’m speechless.” Hugo picked at the food in front of him but hesitated to take a bite.

Seeing that Hugo appeared somewhat displeased, Pearl quickly changed the subject. “By the way, did you know that Jenny has come to Mernaut?”

Hugo paused. “How did you know?”

isn’t she here for the Fashion. Week? It’s already in the news.”

gave her a skeptical look, picked up the

a moment, realizing the timeline didn’t match up. She rolled

get that info? It’s quite accurate. I’d

of the world’s best hackers. Is there anything I wouldn’t know?” Pearl had access to some of the most advanced surveillance tools in the world, so keeping track of such

if she’s here?” Hugo continued savoring his

“You used to be like Jenny’s

too many times, it loses its appeal. Unrequited love should have its limits.”

he was just saying that to

saw his slightly lonely figure, realizing she had hit a nerve, she patted his shoulder and said, “Come on, don’t be sad. What’s wrong with being

follower. But if you follow a group, you’re a team! Let’s not be Jenny’s followers, but a team

into laughter. He put down his knife and fork, looked at Pearl seriously, and with a mischievous smile, he said, ”

to agree but immediately withdrew her hand in excitement.

was just comforting you. Don’t twist

wanted to be her follower? She would rather not