Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 865

Winona reached out to grab Richard's trouser legs, but he recoiled in disgust.

"Let's cancel the wedding," he declared, unable to contain his revulsion.

Winona felt her dreams shatter at that moment. "Rick…"

The idea of their marriage being called off was unbearable for her. After overcoming numerous obstacles to get to this point, she was about to marry Richard. How could he possibly call off the wedding now?

"Rick, I'm begging you. We've come so far. Please reconsider. It would be such a waste to cancel now," she pleaded through tears, reminiscing about their shared moments.

But Richard remained impassive, observing her silently.

Feeling the absurdity of her plea in the silence, Winona relented. "Fine, let's call it off."

Richard turned and left without a backward glance, putting an end to the spectacle.

Wasting no time, he headed to Jesselton Manor to speak with Martin.

The sudden cancellation rattled Martin when saw the evidence of his daughter's indiscretion. Reluctantly, he consented to the cancellation of the engagement and left with Winona.

*

Richard changed into casual attire before leaving the hotel, interrupted by a familiar voice.

"Rick, you're quite something."

It was Hugo, his expression grating on Richard's nerves.

Richard had neither the time nor the interest to talk to Hugo, put off by his insincere smile and hypocritical look.

"What's wrong?" Hugo's smile was unflappable. "I've noticed your knack for manipulation. You handled Winona so easily. You could even get married or cancel it as you wish."

"Are you done?"

"Not yet." Hugo continued, "Oh, thank you for the two amazing shows. If I hadn't paid close attention, I might have been fooled too." Belongs to © n0velDrama.Org.

Two shows…

Richard narrowed his eyes. "You're welcome." It seemed Hugo knew everything. If that was the case, it was unnecessary to lie.

"Although your acting was very convincing, there's something I need to tell you."

This piqued Richard's interest. "What is it?"

"Pearl's mother has passed away."

Richard's face flinched instantly.

"Rick, didn't you know? Have you ever wondered why Pearl returned suddenly and went to you again?" Hugo's gaze bore into Richard, his mockery icy and full of scorn.