Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 675

Chapter 675

"Stay. We're going to clear this up today," Richard asserted firmly.

Frowning, Hugo's face turned cold. "She said she doesn't want to go with you, so stop making things difficult."

Richard frowned too. 'Where did you hear that I'm making things difficult for her?"

Pearl, sensing the escalating tension, attempted to intervene. "Stop arguing. | have a solution!"

Both men stopped glaring at each other and turned to look at her. "You have a solution?"

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"If both of you don't stop this, I'll live on my own, alright?"

"No!" They both protested simultaneously, thwarting her plan instantly.

Pearl was about to argue further when she suddenly felt unwell. This sensation acted as a wake up call, shattering her train of

thought.

She was very annoyed when Hugo remained obstinate. "You promised to treat my mother. Are you going to break your promise?"

Hugo raised his brows. "But | also mentioned that you must be engaged tobefore | proceed with her treatment."

Pear] relented. "Sure, let's do it now!"

Richard paused, and his expression underwent a transformation akin to enduring a frigid blizzard. His eyes took on a chilling

intensity, sending shivers down everyone's spine. "Pearl, are you sure about this?"

Pearl had no choice but to provoke Richard at this point. "Yes, | gave my word, so | must follow through," As if to demonstrate her

commitment, she moved closer, grabbed Hugo's arms, and said, "You should leave and allowto live my life."

Richard's eyes darkened. "i believe you're merely saying this to makeangry, right?"

"No, it's the truth. In all honesty, my feclings for you have waned. It's your lingering emotions that are puttingin a dilemma. |

confess there are still remnants of affection , but they're not enough forto sacrifice my mother for you. Do you understand?"

This was too much for Richard to bear. Even though his heart ached, he managed to maintain composure in his voice. "I know

you're trying to pushaway."

“Why would | do that? | could have winked to show you that I'm just acting so | don't have to say all that. Aren't you narcissistic?"

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Pearl's words made sense, even surprising Hugo. He had never seen her display such cruelty, especially toward Richard. He could

sense Richard's confidence diminishing.

Richard's eyes grew somber, his brows slightly furrowed, and a subtle watery glimmer seemed to shimmer in his dark irises.

Could it be... Richard was... crying?

Pearl noticed the glistening in his eyes and experienced a pang of heartache. Had she been too harsh? She had never witnessed

Richard cry or appear so vulnerable.

"Letask you one last time. Are you sure you want to get engaged to Hugo without considering other consequences?"

Pearl clenched her jaw and replied, "I don't want to repeat myself so let's not waste everyone's time."

Ahint of sorrow surfaced on Richard's despondent face, and a forced smile appeared on the corner of his lips. "Very well, since you

said so, then I'll accept it."