Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 726

Silas frowned as his plans were unexpectedly thwarted.

Pearl's cheeks flushed, and she hastily pushed Silas away, trying to keep her voice steady as she responded, "Alright, I'll be there shortly."

Wayne nodded and glanced at Silas before exiting the room.

Pearl collected herself, her mind racing to determine who could be visiting her. Silas, however, didn't give her any time to think and grumbled, "Wayne is such a killjoy."

"Silas, go back to work," Pearl admonished, rolling her eyes. She retrieved her jacket from the chair and headed for the door.

Silas watched her leave in despair.

Pearl went over to the location Wayne told her and entered the reception room. Through the glass door, she spotted a woman sipping tea elegantly.

She greeted the woman with a polite smile, "I didn't expect to see you here, Miss Winona." She could feel hostility coming from her.

Winona nodded, maintaining her own smile while suppressing her annoyance. "I've heard quite a bit about you and wanted to meet you in person. The rumors seem to be accurate." She offered a compliment, albeit a somewhat backhanded one.

Winona's gaze remained fixed on Pearl from the moment she laid eyes on her. Seeing Pearl's exquisite beauty, Winona felt a twinge of jealousy. No wonder Richard was led around in circles.

Winona delicately traced her fingers around the rim of her teacup and calmly began, "I don't know why you've been approaching Richard, but I want to make it clear that he's now my fiance. I'd appreciate it if you could refrain from contacting him."

Pearl couldn't help but smirk. "Do you think I'm bothering him?"

Winona looked surprised. "Why would I think that? I'm just reminding you since I've noticed you've made a few calls to him." She made it sound as if Pearl was pursuing Richard aggressively.

"Don't worry, I no longer have any romantic feelings for him," Pearl replied bluntly, scoffing. "I only communicate with him because of work. There are no emotions involved whatsoever."