Chapter 514


    “That’s great.” A long sigh of relief escaped Pearl.


    She understood Hanzel’s feelings well. If he had casually slept with Feather, it would have been a great


    loss and a source of grievance for Feather.


    “I’m going to meet Richard and discuss something with him. Rest well.”


    As Pearl was about to leave, Hanzel stopped her. “Are you going to talk to him about your


    engagement, Pearl?”


    Shocked, Pearl asked in return, “How did you know?”


    “Of course, I know,” Hanzel replied with a bitterugh. He continued, “He made it known to everyone so


    the whole family is aware of it.”


    Pearl was taken aback. Richard seemed to be quite good at boasting.


    With a helpless smile, Pearl decided to confront Richard and demand an exnationter.


    After Pearl left, Hanzel was lost in thought.


    Observing him, Feather ventured to ask, “Hey, do you like Miss Pearl?”


    Hanzel couldn’t help but burst intoughter. “Is it that obvious? Even you’ve noticed?”


    Feather bit her l*p, trying to probe further. “So, was it because of her that you… didn’t sleep with me?”


    Surprised by the question, Hanzel nced at Feather, who had looked away.


    “No, I felt that I couldn’t ruin your reputation.” Hanzel was an honorable man and wouldn’t take


    advantage of someone.


    “Why didn’t you try to win her over then?”


    “How? I can’tpete with Rick.” Hanzel sighed in resignation. “She doesn’t have feelings for me, and


    I’m not as exceptional as Rick. It’s only natural that she prefers him.”


    “No, I think you’re pretty good.”


    Feather’s words brought a smile to Hanzel’s face. His handsome appearance, coupled with his cheerful


    eyes and bright smile, made for a captivating sight.


    Even though Feather typicallycked desires, she found herself momentarily stunned.


    “Alright, let’s not dwell on that. By the way, do you like peaches? I can cut them into small pieces for


    you…”


    *


    Pearl went to the president’s office at Waldorf Enterprises.


    Richard was engrossed in reading a document. When he noticed Pearl’s arrival, he pushed the


    document toward her. “You’vee at the right time. Take a look at this and see if you spot any


    issues.”


    Suppressing her fury, Pearl delved into the intricate uses, which soon gave her a headache.


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    “I don’t see any problems with it.”


    Richard frowned. “There’s an unfair use that favors thepany, but you missed it. What’s wrong


    with you today? You seem absent–minded.”


    Frustrated, Pearl sneered and punched him. “How could you say that? Did you announce our


    uing engagement to your family?”


    “I did that to cut down the number of my unnecessary rivals,” Richard exined himself confidently and


    righteously.


    “Rivals? Are you talking about Hanzel?”


    Richard gave her a sidelong nce. “I’m d you figured it out. But I’m pretty sure he’s given up on


    you now. He’s probably too embarrassed to still have feelings for you.”


    As she pondered this, Pearl suddenly recalled the events of that day. “Were you aware of everything


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    that happened between them?”


    Richard lightly tapped the tip of her nose. “You were incapacitated by that drug the other person gave


    you, so you missed everything.”


    “How far had they gone?” Pearl widened her eyes.


    Richard smiled wickedly and leaned in closer. “Well, naturally, they only reached the step we haven’t


    reached yet.”