Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 102
While they waited for Richard, Abby attempted to engage in small talk to pass the time.
“Pearl, I heard Waldorf Enterprises hit a new high while I wasn’t around, all thanks to you.”
Abby looked at Pearl with adoration, as if she was sincerely praising Pearl for her accomplishment.
“It’s the result of the hard work of hundreds of Waldorf Enterprises’ staff, not just mine alone.”
“Don’t be modest. Richard told me you’ve put in extra effort. If you marry into the Waldorf family, it would totally be their honor...
Oh Rick, over here!”
Richard didn’t expect Pearl to be there either, so his eyes darted around.
“Rick, we were discussing what to have for lunch. Any preferences?”
“Anything works for me.”
Abby smiled and asked, “How about you, Pearl?”
Pearl suggested Jenovian, but Abby suddenly looked hesitant. “Oh... but Richard has a weak stomach, so Jenovian might not be
good for him. Let’s consider something else.”
It seemed like Abby was trying to drive a wedge between them.
Pearl knew Abby wasn’t going to leave them alone. If she were to join them for lunch, it wouldn’t lead to anything good.
“Whatever then.”
Abby looked sad, hung her head low, and her eyes welled up. “Pearl, do you dislike me that much? Do you not
want to have lunch with me”
Pearl was annoyed. “Stop pretending. Do you want to have lunch or not?”
Abby started bawling. “I apologized, Pearl. Even if you’re not going to forgive me, you shouldn’t be so cold...”
“Are you done?” Pearl was disgusted.

Richard suddenly said, “Stop being rude to Abby.”
Rude?
Pearl scoffed. “Richard, I don’t need you to boss me around. If you’re going to waste my time, you two can go to lunch together.
I’m out.”
Richard looked at her and turned to Abby. “Let’s go then, Abby.”
Pearl froze because she didn’t expect Richard to actually leave. Not only was she shocked, she was disappointed too.
She was disappointed that Richard couldn’t see through Abby’s act. If that was the case, she wasn’t going to stay in Waldorf
Enterprises anymore.
She went back to her office to type out a resignation letter and emailed it to Richard. After that, she returned to Waldorf
Residence, packed her bags, and left.
Hugo saw everything, so he chuckled. “What’s going on? Can’t stand living here anymore?”
Pearl sounded cold. “I don’t think I should stay here any longer, that’s all.”
“I told you, Richard has no emotions. All he has in his mind is work. His heart died three years ago, so even if he had feelings for
you, it’s nothing. You’re a smart girl, I’m sure you understand.”
Pearl nodded. “So?”
“So... Would you consider spending time with me instead? I promise I’m a thousand times better than Rick.”
Pearl looked at his cheerful expression and said in a serious tone, “Hugo Waldorf, do you have a crush on
me?”
Hugo’s smile froze.
Hugo saw everything, so he chuckled. “What’s going on? Can’t stand living here anymore?”
Pearl sounded cold. “I don’t think I should stay here any longer, that’s all.”

“I told you, Richard has no emotions. All he has in his mind is work. His heart died three years ago, so even if he had feelings for
you, it’s nothing. You’re a smart girl, I’m sure you understand.”
Pearl nodded. “So?”
“So... Would you consider spending time with me instead? I promise I’m a thousand times better than Rick.”
Pearl looked at his cheerful expression and said in a serious tone, “Hugo Waldorf, do you have a crush on me?”
Hugo’s smile froze.