Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 657

Owen’s expression changed. “Oh, I’m afraid I can’t give this to you.” It was his family heirloom. How could he give it to someone else easily?

Pearl looked disappointed. “That’s a shame.”

Curious, Owen asked, “Can you tell me why you want this machete?” The machete was merely án ancient and ordinary weapon, so he wondered why she took a fancy to it.

Pearl realized her rudeness and sighed while covering her mouth. “I apologize. I shouldn’t have asked. But it reminds me a lot of my father’s collection, so…”

Seeing Pearl’s downcast mood, Owen softened his tone. “Well, I can give it to you if you like it so much. But… I keep its box at home. Would you like to come with me to get it?”

It was the best result that Owen yielded.

Pearl noticed Owen’s smugness and sensed there might be a catch, but she happily nodded. ” Of course, I’d appreciate it if you could let me have it. Why wouldn’t I go with you?”

“Great, let’s go.”

promptly. When they reached the door, Pearl instinctively glanced in the direction where Richard had parked his car, only to

door and invited

Miss Pearl.”

into the car with him. She

had never been before. During the

was nervous.

I won’t harm

his gentle smile. “No, I’m not worried.”

to Owen, Pearl was trying to send her location to Richard and reach out

respond to her messages, which left her flustered. But she decided to proceed with her plan, even if Richard wasn’t around.

a family with a long and influential history that spanned centuries. The mansion they arrived at looked as grand as a castle, designed

home, Miss Pearl. I’ll take you in. You’ll be received as an honored guest.”

as soon as she