Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

The gossip about Pearl and Richard's kiss had everyone talking, causing Pearl to feel embarrassed. But the mood changed when Wayne stepped in to divert the attention.

"Miss Pearl, there's something important I need to discuss with you," Wayne said, coming to her rescue.

Pearl, feeling the eyes of her colleagues on her, put on a brave face. "I'm quite busy. And everyone else should focus on their work. Idle gossip can cost you, remember that. I won't hesitate to deduct a month's pay from anyone caught spreading rumors."

Her stern warning worked like a charm. The office quickly returned to its usual state of business, with everyone burying themselves in their work to avoid Pearl's wrath.

With a glare, Pearl dismissed the gossiping colleague and followed Wayne to her office.

Wayne laid out a contract on her desk. "This is the agreement we had with Steward Group regarding the streaming company. They're now looking to back out and

frowned, understanding the gravity of the situation. The collaboration with Steward Group was expected to be highly profitable

they want to cancel?" she asked, trying to grasp the sudden change

"I'm not completely sure, but our inside source mentioned Steward Group has been in close contact with Hugo recently. They even had

you believe Hugo is behind this?" Pearl asked, piecing things together. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find

like it. I can't fathom what he's promised or lied about to make them willing to break the contract and pay the penalty. Hugo always seems to target us," Wayne expressed, unaware of the deeper animosity between Pearl and Hugo. He merely assumed

well that Hugo's actions were aimed at suppressing Cerubleu to force her hand or gain control over what mattered to her. In the past,

a light laugh, she said, "Don't worry, I've got

just be careful. Hugo is cunning and might set traps for you,"