Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl romance Capítulo 189

"What are you doing here?"

Sophia said in a chirpy tone, "I came with Mister Richard. You have a fever, so we brought you here." She emphasized that she came with Richard as if they were close.

Pearl couldn't help but feel annoyed at this. "Thank you so much."

Sophia smiled and continued, "Don't mention it. You're the best employee in the company, so Mister Richard would be worried if you were sick."

Sophia seemed to imply that Richard's concern was purely work-related, rather than personal. Her words carried hidden meanings, and it grated on Pearl's nerves.

"If you care so much about the company's sales, why don't you go back to work? You should show Richard how valuable you are." Pearl lacked the patience to engage in pretense with her.

Sophia chuckled. "I came here because I didn't want you two to have time alone, Pearl."

"Oh, why?"

"I'm going to be honest with you. Mister Richard is my target. I'm good-looking and well-educated. Arnault Enterprises is one of the top players in the textile industry. If not for him, why would I be just a lowly worker?"

Another woman with an interest in Richard. Pearl couldn't help but shake her head at how popular he seemed to be.

"It seems your relationship with Mister Richard is on shaky ground. I suspect his interest in you might be fleeting. After that, he might fall for me."

Sophia appeared outwardly sweet and harmless, like a rabbit, yet this was how she talked in private.

Richard sensed the hostility in her tone, and his tone changed. "She's just a newbie. Don't bully her."

"Would you believe me if I said I didn't do that?" Pearl looked at him with a serious expression.

Richard seemed momentarily tongue-tied, and after a long pause, he finally replied, "Never mind."

Pearl looked down in disappointment. "If there's nothing else you want to discuss, please leave. I'd like to rest."

The atmosphere became uncomfortably tense. Richard heard Sophia sobbing softly beside him and suggested, "Let's step outside, Sophia."

Pearl closed her eyes and turned around in bed.