Chapter 771


    Throughout the entire journey, Pearl and Richard remained silent.


    When they arrived at Waldorf Residence, Pearl got out of the car first, and Richard followed behind


    her, maintaining a noticeable distance. They appeared as if they were not well-acquainted with each


    other.


    Upon entering the house, they were greeted by Ramona, who stood at the door and greeted them


    with a warm smile. "Mister Richard, Miss Pearl, you''vee back together."


    Hearing this sent an ufortable shiver down Pearl''s spine, causing her to momentarily freeze.


    She tried to speak but was seemingly ignored as Ramona continued, holding up a te of roast


    pork she was preparing. "I''ve made roast pork for you and Mister Richard since I know both of you


    love it."


    "Ramona, I…"


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    Before Pearl could finish, Ramona returned to her cooking, leaving Pearl feeling a bit awkward.


    After a lengthy pause, she finally managed to ask Richard, "Have you never brought Winona here?"


    Richard hadn''t considered it, and he responded calmly, "I haven''t thought about it yet, but I''ll bring


    her here eventually."


    Pearl didn''t quite know what she had expected, but a wave of disappointment washed over her. She


    struggled to find words and simply said, "Okay," before walking further into the house.


    The birthday celebration for Susan was an intimate family dinner with only a few invited guests. As


    Pearl entered, she recognized familiar faces.


    "You''re here, Pearl," Mobius greeted her warmly, then added, "Please have a seat. Esther will be


    here shortly."


    This surprised Pearl. Mobius noticed her reaction and exined, "She''s Mom''s future daughter-in-


    law, so I need to bring her here. I''ve been quite preupied with this and haven''t had time for her. I


    asked her toe over and get something, so don''t give anything away. It''s her first time here, and


    I want to give her a big surprise!"


    Pearl immediately realized what was going on. Mobius had been nning this surprise, which


    exined why Esther had been feeling downtely.


    After chatting with Mobius for a while, Pearl turned her attention to Sean. She hadn''t expected him


    to attend, as she had heard that the Coopers were grooming him as the heir to their business,


    keeping him extremely busy.


    Sean looked somewhat different, his once bright smile having faded. He appeared more mature


    now.


    "It''s been a while, Pearl."


    Pearl smiled back at him. Although they had a history of animosity, and Pearl had faked her own


    death, she felt a bit awkward seeing him again.


    "I knew you had some tricks up your sleeve, but I didn''t expect you toe back from the dead,"


    Sean teased in a familiar manner, instantly dispelling the awkwardness.


    "Alright, I messed up there so I won''t argue with you," Pearl replied with a smile.


    Mobius quickly said, "No, Pea. You know how sharp his tongue can be. You should show him who''s


    boss!"


    Everyone burst outughing.


    "You''re all in a good mood. I hope my arrival won''t spoil it," a familiar voice chimed in, filled with


    warmth.


    Pearl turned to see Hugo standing not far away, staring at everyone coldly.