Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

"I tried to stop Mister Martin, but he just pushed past me, Miss Pearl. I'm sorry!" Lily Green, Pearl's secretary, reported anxiously. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Pearl remained calm, taking a sip of her tea as if the situation didn't bother her. She had nothing to worry about since she wasn't the one behind the scheme.

In stormed Martin, Winona's father, his face twisted with anger as he glared at Pearl.

"Mister Martin, next time, please gather some evidence before accusing me. I have too much work to entertain these petty games," Pearl said calmly, though she was surprised to see Martin instead of Howard

Then, she offered her hand with a smile. "If you're here to scold me, Mister Martin, save your breath. I have work to do. Please leave."

Martin hadn't expected Pearl's brazen attitude. She didn't seem the least bit guilty, which made him doubt the accuracy of the information.

if not Pearl, then who? No one besides Pearl and Richard had

I'll uncover the truth. You can't escape,"

had come to the wrong person. "And you should think twice before acting. Do you really think Howard doesn't know what you know? If he didn't act, there must be a reason.

questions. Being lectured by a young woman

had to admit he was

you finally understood." Pearl chuckled and asked, "You're done, right? Lily,

gestured for Martin to follow her. "This way, Mister

compose himself, Martin

awesome! You made him speechless with just

much. Plus, I didn't do that. I'm