Chapter 33
Pearl woke up with a serious headache late the next morning. She found more than ninety–nine texts and endless missed calls from Wayne. After texting him that she was safe, she started recalling last night’s events. She remembered meeting Richard and flirting with him, but she had no clue what happened afterward.
She massaged her temples and got ready to go to work
Although Abby was a pretentious b*tch, she did a great job in organizing the party and using new designs for the company’s decoration. Her work and identity earned her a slew of praises.
“Oh, please stop. It’s nothing much. Rick was the one who taught me everything,” the blushing Abby said shyly.
Her attitude clued everyone in and they started teasing her.
“You’re Mister Richard’s childhood sweetheart, aren’t you? He seems to really like you too.”
“This is just like an idol drama!”
Unspeakable feelings engulfed Pearl as she returned to her seat, but she could still hear their words.
Someone raised an inappropriate question out of the blue. “But isn’t Miss Pearl the fiancee of the Waldorf family? What if she picks Mister Richard?”
Abby’s face sank but she forced out an awkward smile and explained to protect her image, “Don’t worry. Pearl told me she doesn’t like Rick.“!
Pearl heard Abby’s nonsense, cocked a brow, and burst into laughter.
“Watch your words, Abby. We’re not close, so why would I tell you that?”
Abby had not expected Pearl to suddenly come over. She bit her lip as a hideous expression appeared on her face. “But Pearl, you did tell me that. It’s okay even if you intend to break your word. After all, Rick-
Pearl snickered. “Why? I can’t like Richard, can I?”
Abby was struck dumb.
At that moment, Richard appeared.
Full of smiles, Abby took his arm. “Rick, I’ve got everything set up for tonight’s party. Would you like to take a look around?”
Richard ignored her and stared at Pearl, saying, “You came in to work late today. I’ll be deducting three days of your salary.”
Pearl gnashed her teeth at Richard but the latter looked away and left with Abby.
Richard’s secretary went to Pearl about half an hour later and whispered, “Mister Richard wants to see you in his office.”
Even though Pearl wanted to avoid him, after seeing how awkward the secretary looked, she sighed and got up to go to the president’s office. She found him in the lounge when she opened the door.
“What is it?” Grumpy, Pearl stayed where she was and stared at him.
Richard pointed at a gift box on the table and said calmly, “I want you to go to tonight’s party with me.” Though he sounded rather harsh, he was asking her to be his date for the night.
Flabbergasted, Pearl asked, “Why me? Your childhood sweetheart will be mad at you.”
He frowned at her response. He stuffed the gift box into her hands. “I got you a dress for tonight.” “What if I say no?”
