Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl romance Capítulo 440

“T-This woman framed me, Rick. You must help me!” Leah implored, her eyes brimming with grievance. She remembered that Richard had once held her in high regard. If it weren't for Pearl, there was no way he could have abruptly turned against her like this!

However, she hoped that if she begged, perhaps Richard would soften towards her.

Richard gazed at her tearful expression, torn by indecision. Was he truly close to this woman?

Pearl scrutinized Richard’s expression and knew what he was thinking. She couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"Why are you laughing?" Leah was perplexed by Pearl's amusement and retorted, "Do you think just because you've spent some time with Rick, he'll listen to you? Let me make this clear. He's a man of principles and won't be swayed by your tricks!"

Richard observed Leah's face and spoke icily, "In my book, Pearl is the principle."

Leah’s face instantly turned pale. “Rick, how could you take Pearl’s side? We've known each other for so long. How can you favor a woman you've only just met?"

Leah couldn't comprehend it, and her jealousy consumed her. She had never been infatuated with Richard, primarily because he had seemed unattainable, like an ideal that was too perfect for anyone to compete with.

However, one day, that ideal was abruptly taken away. How could she not feel jealous?

“Are you two close, Richard?” Pearl asked at the right time.

Richard walked over to Pearl and put his arm around her waist. “Not at all.”

"Not at all... Rick, have you forgotten that you've hugged me—" Before Leah could complete her sentence, she felt the intensity of Richard's cold gaze, causing her to falter. The sheer murderous intent sent shivers down her spine.

"Do you want to clarify things? Did I hug you?" Richard's tone remained icy.

Leah was rendered speechless. It wasn't a hug at all. It was simply a moment when Hugo had handed her to Richard during her heatstroke incident. She would never forget Richard's disgusted expression and how he had immediately washed his hands afterward without hesitation.

Richard glanced at Leah and added, “Take care.”

They left Leah standing there in shock.

*

After returning to the hotel, Pearl felt much more relaxed.

Looking at how happy Pearl was, Richard smirked. “What’s the matter? You seem incredibly happy.”

“Leah is just plain wicked so I don’t think meting out a bit of punishment is unreasonable, do you?"