Chapter 83


    Katie’s words amused Pearl. “I have nothing to do with Richard, Why are


    you suresi meddle in his rtionship with


    someone else?”


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    “Ugh, Katie, there’s no need to view me as your enemy.


    I


    “You’re very perceptive, Miss Pearl, but I have my judgment.” Katie smoothed her hair. “I can see your fe


    elings for Richard, or else I wouldn’t havee to you.”


    Looking cold, Pearl assured her, “I’ll never be involved with Richard.”


    “I hope so. My flight is tomorrow at eight in the morning, but I want to remind you that my sister will be ba


    ck in less than half a month. So, you’d better stay away from Richard, or you’ll get hurt.”


    With that, Katie got up and left.


    Jenny would be back soon? Gloomy, Pearl looked down and gulped down another ss of wine.


    When Wayne returned, Pearl was drunk. He leaned over and heard her whisper a person’s name.


    “Bestard… Richard…”


    As expected, it was Richard who had annoyed Pearl


    But Wayne could not drive Pearl home because she was drunk. Instead, he helped her to a lounge upsta


    irs.


    When Pearl woke up, she found herself lying in an upstairs lounge of the bar, and Wayne was


    gone. Nearby, she saw fresh clothes and a bottle of Cuza Root powder.


    She got up and washed up. After changing her clothes, she left the bar.


    When she came home, she saw Richard reading a book on the sofa


    Since it was the weekend, he hadn’t gone to work. His dark blue casual clothes made him look neat and


    approachable, quite unlike his usual distant demeanor.


    “You’re back?” Richard, as though he had forgotten their earlier quarrel, greeted her.


    Pearl, however, responded with a grumpy snort.


    “Don’t go drinkingte at night again. You reek of wine.”


    Pearl sniffed the light jasmine scent of her b*dy and frowned. “I don’t smell of wine.”


    Quietly, Richard closed his book.


    “Did you get someone to stalk me, Richard?” An idea suddenly dawned on Pearl.


    Calmly, Richard exined, “It was Dad’s idea. He’s afraid something might happen to you.”


    Pearl was inexplicably uneasy after hearing his exnation. “Don’t worry about me. I’m


    going to bed. Bye.”


    Pearl was about to go upstairs when Richard grabbed her wrist.


    “Don’t be mad.” It was the first time Richard softened his tone and spoke nicely to her.


    Pearl attempted to pull away but couldn’t break free. She shot him a defiant re. “Whether I’m angry or n


    I


    “I’m going on a business trip this afternoon for two days. Dad asked you to go with me.” Richard’s intense


    Pearl considered refusing but hesitated because it was Dustan’s request..


    “Why does Mister Dustan want me to go with you?”