After over two weeks of treatment, Pearl's body was finally free of toxins.

One day, waking up feeling almost back to normal, Pearl's excitement was evident during Howard's routine check-up.

"You seem to be doing better," Howard noted.

Pearl, sharing her joy with Esther on the phone, turned around with a smile when she heard Howard's familiar voice. "Yes, sir, I'm almost back to normal. I owe it all to your care."

"Since I'm your mentor now, it's my duty to care for you," Howard replied, secretly pleased.

the way, sir, you promised to release me

had indeed made such a promise, but releasing her early could complicate things with Winona. "Pearl, do you really

visits you every day. It'll be hard to explain if

a headache coming on. "Help me come up with a plan then, something that will let you leave

this? Say my face is deteriorating due to my treatment, then use bandages to cover another girl's face and pretend she's me."

he resolved to do this

days later, with Wayne's help, Pearl smuggled in a woman resembling her closely. The latter seemed composed and used to missions, and they shared

she spoke, she knew deep down that returning after leaving this place would be challenging. Looking at the fake Pearl and observing her frosty demeanor, Howard realized his task wouldn't be easy. "Alright, go

bid farewell to Howard and gave some instructions to the girl, preparing to sneak out into

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