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?”

slip, Pearl tried to salvage the situation. “Oh, well, isn’t she

up the remote control, and

for a moment, realizing the timeline didn’t match up. She rolled her eyes and quickly covered up, “I heard it from

smiled. “Where did you get that info? It’s quite

best hackers. Is there anything I wouldn’t know?” Pearl had access to some of the most advanced surveillance tools in the

if she’s here?” Hugo continued savoring

hint of disbelief. “You used to be like Jenny’s lapdog. Aren’t

times, it

he was just saying that to make Pearl feel better.

had hit a nerve, she patted his shoulder and said,

a group, you’re a team! Let’s not be Jenny’s followers, but a team for all the

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

to agree but immediately withdrew her hand in

you.

wanted to be her follower? She