Chapter 6


    Ralph narrowed his eyes, feeling uneasy. His intuition, honed through years of experience, told him not to act rashly until he knew everything about his o


    Pearl wasn’t as cheerful as she was before her “resurrection.” It was as though she was now as ruthless and cunning as his oldest brother, Ken had bee


    Ralph forced a smile. “Pearl, give us time. We’ve plenty of things.” Ralph had resumed the fawning demeanor he had taken before Pearl’s father.


    Pearl smiled coldly. Ralph thought her father and her were soft–


    hearted and wouldn’t be ruthless to them. He was wrong. “Sure, I’ll give you time.” ‘Time to pay,” she thought.


    Pearl sneered but didn’t rush them further. She needed to single out a few people as examples to show the consequences of crossing her, and Ralph’s f


    Pearl turned to return to her room, but a vase suddenly fell before her. She nced at it. Ralph


    picked it up hurriedly and ttered her, “This is a gem I found, Pearl. It’s said to belong to a queen. I can give you if you want.”


    Pearl sneered. She took it and threw it carelessly. The vase made a crisp sound as it


    shattered.


    As Ralph’s heart ached, Pearl said, “It’s a replica.”


    Emergency calls only


    The night was quiet. Woolery Court finally settled down. Pearl finished her bath and changed into a simple outfit before going to her parents‘ room. Their


    and elegant.


    Pearl’s eyes reddened. She caressed the portraits and choked out, “I’m back.” She looked at them, feeling empty and lonely.


    Pearl’s parents died three years ago. Things had changed drastically since.


    Pearl had grown up cherished by her parents. Besides school, her greatest joy was browsing for news online about Marc.


    It had been seven years since her abduction at


    fourteen, but Pearl couldn’t forget her savior. Her father was finally convinced and would suggest marriage to the


    Males family. She waited eagerly for good news when her parents left for Machodean, but only received news of their deaths. Her parents had died in a


    Pearl’s world had copsed. If it weren’t for Pearl, perhaps her


    parents wouldn’t have died. But Pearl couldn’t me herself. Her parents would have wanted her to


    live well.


    Her phone rang suddenly. Pearl answered it and asked, “What’s up?”


    It was Hubert Law, the seventh son of the Law family. “I’ve news, but I’m not sure if I


    should tell you.”


    Pearlmanded impatiently, “Spill it.”


    This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Emergency calls only


    Hubert said, “Your ex announced he’s marrying rissa in four days.”


    *完田47% 12:27


    Pearl’s heart clenched painfully. Their divorce proceedings would bepleted in that time. She thought, ‘Is he that eager to marry his beloved?‘