Chapter 1011


    Pearl didn''t expect to see Ss there.


    "Surprised to see me?" Ss looked dashing in his refined suit, his demeanor exuding nobility and


    elegance.


    "Well, you must have a reason for being here," Pearl replied calmly. As they spoke, she distributed


    the dessert and coffee to the nearby employees.


    "Yes, I do." Ss moved closer to her and whispered, "I came for you."


    Pearl felt a shiver run through her but tried topose herself. "I''m not sure what you''re trying to


    achieve, but there''s no need for this."


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    Ss''s smile faded slowly. "I''m simply d to be here. No need to get all worked up."


    "That''s good," Pearl said, handing him a cup of coffee. "Here, have some coffee."


    "You''re so generous, Mrs. Waldorf. This must be expensive coffee," Ss remarked, shaking the


    cup. "But unfortunately, I prefer Americano."


    "I''ll remember that for next time," Pearl said calmly.


    Ss couldn''t quite figure out why it felt hard to talk to her. Unable to gain the upper hand, he


    returned to his seat.


    Pearl casually inquired about Richard''s whereabouts from an employee and headed to his office.


    Opening the door, she found Richard engrossed in a document. He looked up, slightly annoyed at


    theck of a knock, but his expression softened when he saw Pearl.


    "What brings you here?" he asked.


    "Just thought I''d surprise you since I''ve never visited while you''re working. Also, I wanted to make


    sure you weren''t secretly causing trouble," Pearl teased.


    Richard leaned back. "What else could I do to upset you? I''ve even switched to a male secretary


    since you left."


    Pearl chuckled, ncing at the man at the door. "Let''s not give people any ideas about your


    preferences, shall we?"


    "They have nothing to doubt. I have a wife." Richard raised his hand before Pearl could respond.


    She walked over and settled into his arms. "Who taught you to be so witty?"


    "I learned on my own," Richard replied, rubbing her cheek.


    "Fine."


    "Let''s grab something to eatter. What do you feel like? We can leave work early," Richard


    suggested.


    Pearl stood up, surprised. "The workaholic wants to leave early? Isn''t that unprofessional?"


    "It''s not a big deal if it''s for my wife," Richard said, standing to grab his jacket, but Pearl tugged at


    his sleeve.


    "Wait, I have some questions for you."


    "What is it?"


    "Why is Ss at Waldorf Enterprises?" Pearl asked.


    At the mention of Ss, Richard''s expression darkened. "It''s a coincidence. Since you fired him, and


    Hugo didn''t want him, Mister Elijah asked me to take him in."


    "You and Mister Elijah know each other?"


    "No, it''s my father." Richard smiled and caressed her head. "But if it bothers you, I can fire him."