Chapter 728


    At Richard''s office, Winona gazed at Richard, trying to appear alluring as she spoke in a coquettish


    voice, "Rick, it''s the weekend tomorrow. Can you go shopping with me? It won''t take long." Although


    her request seemed pitiful, that was the tactic she chose.


    "I don''t have time. I have a meeting tomorrow."


    Winona suddenly felt brave. "Rick, if the meeting isn''t important, could you postpone it and go on a


    date with me?" She was used to being spoiled and having her wishes indulged, but she


    momentarily forgot she was dealing with Richard.


    "No, Winona," Richard responded firmly. He felt a touch of difort, but he didn''t let it show.


    Strangely, thoughts of Pearl unexpectedly crossed his mind.


    Pearl wouldn''t have made such an unreasonable request. He pondered this quietly, oblivious to the


    sadness creeping over the woman beside him.


    "Rick, I''m talking to you. Why are you zoning out?" Winona asked, her intuition telling her that Pearl


    was somehow involved.


    "Nothing."


    Winona asked in a jealous tone, "Who are you thinking about? Pearl?"


    Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    Richard''s gaze turned icy. "That''s enough."


    Winona felt dejected. Richard had previously yed along and attempted to console her, but when


    a man grew agitated, it meant her guess was correct.


    She suddenly remembered something, prompting her to retrieve her phone from her bag. "Don''t be


    angry, Rick. Yesterday, when I passed by Cerubleu, I had a conversation with Miss Pearl and


    recorded it. Do you want to listen?"


    Richard understood her motive, as he had discerned her underlying intentions. However, since the


    conversation involved Pearl, he chose not to appear too invested. "No, thanks."


    "Rick, just listen. I think what she said was true. You might hate her less after hearing it." Winona


    acted as if she was concerned about their rtionship.


    Richard didn''t refuse outright because if he overdid it, it would look like he still cared.


    Winona smiled and yed the recording when she noticed hisck of resistance.


    "Don''t worry, I no longer have any romantic feelings for him." Pearl''s voice echoed from the phone.


    "I onlymunicate with him because of work. There are no emotions involved whatsoever."


    "Not interested…" Her voice continueding from her phone.


    Winona edited the recording to remove her own voice, making it seem as though she was simply


    offering gentle reminders to Pearl.


    She looked at Richard curiously after the recording ended, excited to see how he would react.


    To Winona''s disappointment, Richard didn''t flinch. He maintained hisposure and said, "Alright,


    I''ve heard it. Can I return to work now?"


    Nheless, this was advantageous to Winona. With a coy smile, she approached him, leaning


    forward slightly to reveal a hint of her cleavage.