Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 885

"Deal. You'll get news about me firing him tomorrow," Hugo replied.

Pearl hung up, feeling relieved.

Later that night, as Pearl left work, she noticed Richard's familiar car parked outside the office building. Her head immediately began to ache.

She didn't intend to avoid him, but Richard had only just broken off his engagement with Winona two days ago. If rumors started spreading about him getting back with his ex-fiance, it would cause gossip.

However, Richard didn't care, doing things his own way and treating Cerubleu like his own home. He went straight to her office and casually took her arm, displaying intimacy in front of everyone.

Pearl glanced at his tall figure beside her, feeling a mix of emotions. "Richard, maybe tone it down next time you come to see me," she suggested, mindful of potential gossip.

"Why? Do I need permission to see my girlfriend?" Richard countered, knowing her concerns. He leaned in and planted a quick kiss near her lips. "Don't worry about a thing. Just be with me."

Pearl stopped fretting and turned to glare at him. "Girlfriend? Weren't you calling me your fiancee before this?"

Richard smiled and tapped her nose. "Yes, my fiancee. Can I invite you to dinner?"

Pearl raised her brows, looking hesitant. "Should I take time to consider this?"

Richard's eyes seemed to twinkle. "I'm going to personally cook tonight."

"Really?" Pearl couldn't believe it.

"If that kid can cook for you at home, I can too," Richard retorted, still hung up on the past.

Pearl chuckled and playfully pinched his waist. "Alright, let's do it."

Their affectionate display in the office shocked everyone. After their public falling out, everyone knew about it. So, why was their relationship stronger now?

Moreover, hadn't Richard been close with Winona? Why was he now flirting with their president? Was their president blinded by love? Confusion buzzed around the office.

Pearl sensed the stares and addressed the room with a smile. "Why are you all staring? Don't you want your salaries?"

Everyone lowered their heads and quickly returned to their work.

"Why are you so cold?" Richard whispered to her. NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.

Pearl pinched him hard. "I learned it from you."