The next day, Pearl noticed a flashy red sports car parked by the roadside. She hadn't paid much attention to the cars parked outside before, remembering that Silas's cars were usually ordinary and didn't attract much notice.

Then, a man in casual brown clothes got out of the car. He wore a bright, mischievous smile, but something about his expression seemed a bit odd.

With a familiar voice, he said, "Pea, I'm here to pick you up after work. Can you come home with me today?"

Pearl snorted coldly, thinking that changing his clothes didn't change his demeanor. He still acted as if she was about to meet his parents as the future daughter-in-law.

Well, if she had to play along, she might as well do it convincingly. She replied bluntly, "I haven't brought any gifts, and I'm not dressed for the occasion." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Silas pointed to the back seat, where there were already a bunch of gifts. "I've got everything ready for you. Plus, you're a guest, so don't worry about formalities. Enough talking, get in the car." Pearl shrugged indifferently and got into the car.

entrance, big arched windows, and fancy stonework, all showing off luxury and elegance. Pretty

out of the car, she noticed a red carpet on the lawn. There were servants on either side, holding trays filled

they sure it wasn't a

started showering her with flower petals. She found

if he expected all this. She glared at him, but he just gave her a reassuring

worry. Just follow me." Silas took a few steps forward

not used to his touch,

struggling. Do you want more

earlier surprises were already a lot for her, and she didn't want to imagine what else was in

was acting today

filled the air. Before she could

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