Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl romance Capítulo 477

Pearl's words set off a ripple of emotions in Feather's heart.

"No," Feather responded firmly, but her denial sounded forced.

Pearl couldn't help but feel delighted by the apparent lack of deceit in Feather's response. It seemed that Feather didn't know how to lie, suggesting that she might not be in love but possibly had a crush on someone.

"Okay then," Pearl casually shrugged. "By the way, I need your help with an investigation."

Feather nodded expressionlessly. "I'm aware. Wayne filled me in."

"Excellent. How long do you think it will take?"

"Half a day."

Pearl squinted. "Half a day… Alright, come back to see me after that."

Feather nodded and left the room without sparing a glance for Richard, who had been present since her arrival.

"Your friend is... eccentric," Richard commented, choosing his words carefully.

"Why? Are you interested in my little lady?" Pearl teased, though her smile concealed a hint of jealousy.

While Pearl didn't vocalize her jealousy, Richard could sense it. He smiled, pulling her close and lightly tapping her nose. "Nonsense."

Pearl huffed and turned away from him, feigning annoyance.

Later that afternoon, Feather returned.

Pearl's smile was somewhat restrained as Feather began, "I found out Hugo was behind this."

"After sending you to the hospital, Eric left," Richard calmly added.

Pearl deduced that Eric might have been the one behind Hugo's humiliating ordeal. Despite his usually nonchalant attitude, Eric possessed a ruthless side.

Imagining Hugo's reaction to such a public humiliation, Pearl couldn't help but laugh.

Feather nodded. "Pea, if there's nothing else, I need to go. Call me if you need me again."

Pearl spoke up. "Do you have a place to stay?"

Feather suddenly realized that she hadn't arranged accommodation for herself. After a brief pause, she replied, "It's fine, I can book a hotel room. I can expense it as part of the investigation."

Pearl made a tempting offer. "Wayne mentioned you'll be my full-time investigator now. Why not stay with me?"