Chapter 321


    Hugo, despite his humiliation, tried to maintain hisposure. Even as the people around them


    mocked him, he harbored a growing resentment toward Richard.


    Pearl had no intention of pushing Hugo further into a corner, so she decided to diffuse the situation with


    a friendly tone. She smiled and said to Reese, “Let’s just forget about this, considering our past


    friendship. It’s best not to burn any bridges.”


    Reese agreed with a nod. “You’re quite considerate. Very well, let Mister Hugo leave.” Then, Reese


    recalled something important and added, “And Mister Hugo, please refrain from setting foot in any of


    the ck markets under my ownership.”


    Hugo clenched his fists, his frustration mounting. He couldn’t help but direct his anger towards Richard


    and Pearl. Revenge was on his mind. ‘Richard, Pearl… just wait!’


    With his head hung low, Hugo left the scene, and as onlookers realized the drama was over, they


    dispersed as well.


    Reese turned his attention back to Pearl with a smile. “I’m d I arrived in time, or you might have


    been in trouble.”


    Pearl smiled back. “Thank you for saving me, Mister Reese.”


    However, Reese seemed to take issue with her formal address. “I said you’re my goddaughter, so I’m


    protecting you. From now on, consider yourself my goddaughter.”


    Pearl bit her l*p and was a little troubled. “I don’t think that’s a good idea…”


    “Why not? If you can’t be my daughter-inw, you can be my goddaughter. I really like you, you’re


    strong and remarkable. My useless son could learn a lot from you!” Reesemented with a chuckle.


    Pearl burst outughing at his candid words. Even the owner of a ck market could be just like a


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    regr father. The way heined was just like her dad.


    Thinking of her father, Pearl’s eyes flickered. She was even more determined to find her mother.


    Richard, who understood her thoughts, gently touched her head. “Well, if Mister Reese is offering, you


    should ept.”


    “Alright, godfather,” Pearl agreed and tried addressing him that way.


    Reese beamed with delight. “Wonderful! If you ever need help, juste to me. I’ll provide everything


    for free. If there’s anything you want from here, let me know, and I’ll reserve it for you.”


    Pearl was touched by such a cool statement. “Thank you.” She was pleasantly surprised by the


    unexpected support she had gained.


    “I’ll introduce you to your godbrother if the opportunity arises. I must be on my way now,” Reese said


    before departing.


    Pearl and Richard left the ck market together, but as soon as they stepped outside, Pearl noticed


    something was amiss with Richard. His steps were unsteady, and his face had an unusual flush.


    “What’s wrong, Richard?” Pearl asked in concern as she held onto his arm, simultaneously cing her


    other hand on his forehead. She could feel the heat radiating from him. “Richard, you have a fever!”


    Right after saying that, Richard lost his bnce and fainted.


    “Richard!” Panicking, Pearl caught him and didn’t know what to do.


    “Pearl, what are you doing here?” A familiar voice interrupted her distress.