Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

"You've experienced that yourself, right? I remember someone's beloved being pushed into the lake back then, and a scandalous video leaked after that," Pearl pointed out. Despite Claude's reputation for seeking revenge, he was not quite remorseful. How foolish.

But Claude thought Pearl had a point.

Speaking of Sabrina, Pearl couldn't help but ask further, "So, have you made up with Sabrina?"

Claude rubbed his temples, feeling defeated. "You've really taken on the role of a sister, huh?"

"Of course. Aren't you my little brother?" Pearl raised an eyebrow, a curious look in her eyes. "Anyway, how are things between you two? Is she still giving you the cold shoulder?"

Claude's face showed a hint of annoyance. "Yeah, she's got someone else on her mind now. How could she be with me?"

He wondered how long she would like that man. Right now, she was all about making sure that James stayed single, which annoyed Claude.

"You mean James?" Pearl blurted out the name, slightly surprising Claude.

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