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?”

situation. “Oh, well, isn’t she here for the Fashion. Week?

gave her a skeptical look, picked up the remote control, and switched on the TV.

reporting about Jenny’s arrival in Mernaut. Pearl froze for a moment, realizing the timeline didn’t match up. She

“Where did you get that info?

access to some of the most advanced surveillance tools in the world, so keeping track of

here?” Hugo continued

his nonchalant reaction, Pearl expressed a hint of disbelief. “You used to be like Jenny’s lapdog. Aren’t you happy about

“When you’ve been a lapdog too many times, it loses

saying that

patted his

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

were bold and spirited, and Hugo couldn’t help but burst into laughter. He put down his knife and fork, looked at Pearl seriously, and with a mischievous smile,

started to agree but immediately withdrew her

comforting you.

be her follower? She would rather not have that!