Chapter 716


    Richard didn''t refuse, which implied his agreement. However, Pearl found the idea repulsive. "No, we''ll wait. We''ll get a taxi soon


    enough."


    Ss, on the other hand, was hesitant to let the opportunity slip away. He attempted to persuade Pearl, saying, "Pea, Mister


    Richard is kind enough to give us a ride home. Why should we turn him down?"


    Pea... Richard noticed how Ss had addressed Pearl and sneered.


    Pearl was stunned. For some reason, she felt guilty when Ss called her "Pea," even though she was no longer in a rtionship


    with Richard. She quickly agreed to put an end to Ss’ impudent remarks.


    "Okay, let''s go."


    Richard observed their interactions, wondering why she followed the kid''s lead so readily.


    Both Ss and Pearl got into Richard''s car, leaving the scooter behind by the roadside. Ss even ced the scooter''s key on it,


    leaving it for anyone who mighte across it. After all, his family was wealthy enough that losing a scooter was


    inconsequential.


    Pearl was smiling but privately mocking Ss for being toozy to arrange for a tow truck. However, she didn''t dwell on this as


    Ss seemed intent on making things awkward by engaging in idle chatter.


    “Pea, | heard you used to date Mister Richard. Is that true?"


    Pearl''s smile stiffened. "If you can''t say something nice, it''s best not to say anything at all."


    Richard remained focused on his driving, gently tapping the steering wheel upon hearing Pearl''s remark. He made no attempt to


    exin or provide any insight into their past.


    "What''s the big deal, anyway? It''s in the past, and Mister Richard has a new fiancee now. You should move on as well,” Ss


    commented nonchntly.


    As expected, the kid who had juste of age didn''t take such rtionships seriously.


    Pearl turned to look out the window, choosing not to engage further with Ss. She happened to notice a nearby hotel, which


    piqued her interest.


    She nced at Richard through the rear-view mirror. He maintained his tight-lipped expression, his gaze fixed straight ahead as


    if he were oblivious to everything around him.


    Pearl couldn''t help but entertain wild thoughts. Could it be that Richard knew there was a hotel nearby, so he came to drive them


    home to prevent her from spending the night in a hotel with Ss?


    Another even more improbable thought crossed her mind: Was Richard following them?


    However, Pear! quickly dismissed these notions. Richard had Winona on his mind now; he wouldn''t be concerned about anyone


    else, especially not his ex-fiancee, whom he had long moved on from.


    Unaware of Pearl''s musings, Ss asked Richard curiously, "By the way, Mister Richard, why did youe here at such ate


    hour?" He seemed to be testing the waters with his inquiry.


    “Winona likes the macarons from this area so | came to buy some for her,” Richard replied calmly.


    Pearl nced over and noticed a box of macarons in the passenger seat.


    Ss grinned. "Mister Richard, you''re


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    Helpless, Pearl wondered why she was pulled into the mess. She gave a curt response, "In your next life.”


    She then closed her eyes to rest, her thoughts in disarray.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    Richard was never one to waste time


    needlessly, let alone change his


    routine for any. nese \ibit frerein


    the past, NeWwould never let himself


    sleepter than midnight. But on this


    particr night, he had changed his


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    the maca on shapwés lobated in the


    Eaeanics dozen kilometers apart.


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