Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Pearl felt like running away. She was scared that staying here might mean trouble for her. But she didn't have the guts to make any sudden moves after seeing Richard's reaction. All she could do was watch him closely.

Richard was trying hard to control his anger. He noticed the innocence in Pearl's eyes as she looked at him. He instructed coldly, "Close your eyes."

Pearl nodded, feeling confused. She wondered if he would hurt her.

But instead, she felt a sudden, passionate kiss that took her by surprise. It was forceful, almost like a punishment.

Pearl kept her eyes shut, letting herself get lost in the moment.

When the kiss finally ended, she opened her eyes to find Richard looking less gloomy.

"I'm giving you another chance. Speak up. Why did you come to me?"

Pearl seized the opportunity to survive. "I came because I love and miss you."

Richard nodded, satisfied. "I'm going to bite you if you say nonsense again."

Pearl shuddered at the thought. "Got it," she said quickly.

At some point, the sky had turned dark. The lights flickered on, signaling the arrival of night.

Richard stood up and helped Pearl to her feet. "Okay, it's getting late. Let me drive you home."

As they drove, Richard remained silent, only offering his cheek for Pearl to kiss.

"Just because I know now doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. You have to tell me everything," he warned, feeling Pearl might unknowingly cross some lines if he had not reminded her. Pearl's lips twitched slightly, sensing that Richard was thinking about something else. "Don't worry. I'll keep you informed," she reassured him.

But Richard found it insincere. Tilting his head, he questioned her, "What do you see us as right now?"

Pearl paused, uncertain. "A couple?"

"Wrong. You're my fiancee," corrected Richard firmly, "which means any man who tries to get close to you will become my enemy." His tone suggested a warning more than a question. Pearl asked tentatively, "Are you talking about Damian?"

Richard didn't answer, signaling her to go on.

"Silas?"

With each name, Richard's expression darkened, yet he remained quiet.

"Is there someone else? Let me think..."

Richard's irritation grew with her speculation, feeling a surge of anger. "Okay, stop. Just remember to keep your distance from any man looking to get closer to you."

Pearl, taking the hint, quickly agreed. "Understood. You don't have to worry."

"You said you understand, but you were quite friendly with Silas recently," Richard pointed out. He had even confronted Silas over it.RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only

Richard wondered if Silas had taken his warning seriously.