Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Richard stood outside the company in a sleek black suit, appearing as though he had just come from his own company. His gaze was directed downward, revealing a prominent nose bridge and pale lips. His overall demeanor exuded a sense of gentleness, yet concealed within was a sharp coldness.

Pearl stood from a distance, her emotions complicated.

As Richard scrutinized her with a hint of icy indifference, he finally spoke in frustration, "Why are you keeping your distance? Are you afraid I'll do something to you?"

Strangely, Pearl didn't feel hurt or upset by his tone, even though he sounded as though he hated her. She obediently closed the gap between them and couldn't help but inwardly chastise herself. She questioned whether she was a lovestruck fool for being so compliant.

Richard took a step closer, looming tall before her.

"Why did you come here?" Pearl knew that Richard wouldn't have come just to see her.

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pursed her lips. "We're no longer together so why should I go?" Certainly, Susan was aware

coldly, "She just wants to meet

wasn't intentionally refusing; she just felt uncomfortable attending such an event given their changed relationship. Attempting to negotiate, she asked, "Can I say

had already gotten back into the car. Pearl thought he

believed he was about to drive away, he lowered the window and spoke in a low voice, "In that case, call her

She couldn't decline a direct request from Susan,

"Can you drive me there? It's just that there might be traffic during peak hours, and I could be late if take

and said

Pearl got into