Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Richard's post garnered over 300 likes within a minute.

Pearl was stunned by the swift response. She knew Richard had a lot of friends, but this was beyond her expectations. As she scrolled through the comments, most of them expressed shock or disbelief. [What?! You're married?]

[No way! Who's the lucky woman? Don't tell me it's Winona?]

[That's impossible. They broke up already.]

[Then who could it be?]

[I don't know, but it's definitely not you.]

this to the news

strategist. First come,

excitement. "Haven't they

"I've seen

marriage a secret? Richard's expression changed as Pearl realized what was going on. Even if it was supposed to be a secret, wouldn't it make Pearl look suspicious when Richard boasted about it on social media? "Are you forcing me into a secret marriage?" she asked. Even though keeping their marriage under wraps might make things easier temporarily, she wasn't keen

protect you." Richard couldn't help but poke Pearl's nose. Considering he had just called off his engagement with Winona, if she found out about his marriage to Pearl so soon, there would be trouble. Knowing the Jesseltons, they might cause trouble for Pearl. For safety's sake, keeping their

her eyes at Richard, who looked at her affectionately. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

something happening to you, like before. So, I want to keep you safe," Richard pulled her into his arms, comforting her. "Even though I really want to make our relationship public, I know

if you want to make

honey. We can make it public later, after I give you a grand