Chapter 439


    Chapter 439


    Hesper looked up and Into Rickard’s eyes.


    Hesper knew Rickard didn’t believe she was Pennleigh’s girlfriend. She also knew that her peaceful life


    in Fredonia was going to be ruined.


    Even though Hesper acted weird, Isobe didn’t think much about it and went to the kitchen to talk to


    them about lunchter.


    Pennleigh looked sorry. “I’m sorry. After I heard my dad say Rickard was our guest, I wanted to ask you


    to leave but was stopped…”


    “It’s alright, you don’t have to exin. I get it.”


    Rickard suddenly showing up was very much a coincidence. Hesper knew that she had terrible luck, so


    she couldn’t me Pennleigh or anyone else.


    However…


    Rickard finding out where she was made her feel embarrassed.


    She was no longer Ms. Lane who had the same status as he did, but was instead in an awkward


    position. It was as though she was an imposter.


    “You could leave if you want to. I’ll say something came up.”


    Hesper shook her head. “Rickard saw me, so there’s no point leaving. He’ll find me sooner orter. I’m


    not going to leave Eustoma. You know that all my hard work since I came to Fredonia was done there,


    so I need this job.”


    “I’m sorry.” Pennleigh lowered his head.


    If he didn’t ask for Hesper’s help to put on a show for his parents, she wouldn’t have met Rickard.


    Hesper shook her head. “Don’t worry about it. It is what it is, so instead of worrying, you should y


    your part as my boyfriend so we can make Rickard jealous.”


    Hesper paused after saying that. Was she admitting that she was important to Rickard?


    …That was arrogant.


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    Hesper chuckled but still decided to do what she said. Even if Rickard didn’t believe them, at least he


    wouldn’t be enjoying lunch.


    ***


    Rickard knew that Hesper was in Fredonia because Renfrew would let slip some information. about


    Hesper to prove that she was doing well, so there was no need to worry about her.


    Respecting Hesper’s wishes, Rickard didn’t try to find her and gave her all the time she needed to


    grow, so she was able to stand in front of him proudly.


    He didn’t expect to meet her here.


    “Mr. Duval?” Rickard snapped back. Petruchio Pisano was a little surprised. “What’s on your mind?


    Imoen you years and this is the first time you’ve been distracted while we’re talking about


    Distracted? Rickard shook his head. “Nothing, just some… family issues.”


    Like why Hesper was Pennleigh’s girlfriend.


    Rickard didn’t believe any of that because all Hesper wanted was to bring Renfrew over or to take


    revenge on them. As for rtionships… Rickard didn’t believe that Pennleigh was Hesper’s type


    because he had heard of him before.


    He didn’t sound very mature.