Chapter 62
Wayne drove Pearl and Richard to the hospital, paid for the medical expenses, and left Pearl to tend to the somewhat dazed Richard
While bandaging his wound, the nurse accidentally touched it. It seemed painful, but he didn’t even flinch.
When the nurse was done, she excused herself and left.
Looking at how weak Richard looked, Pearl asked, “Are you feeling okay, Richard?”
Richard glanced up. “I’ve got a question, Pearl.”
Pearl paused, sensing what he was about to ask.
“What’s your relationship with Wayne?”
Richard couldn’t help but wonder why Wayne always appeared promptly whenever Pearl was in trouble. How did he know her exact location? Why did they share a drink? Why did he address her as “Miss Pearl“? Why did he always obey her like a subordinate?
These questions had been bothering him.
Aware of Richard’s meticulousness, Pearl knew he would eventually notice this issue, but she hadn’t expected him to confront her directly.
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for now you he’s my friend I got to know abroad? We’re quite close.” Pearl chose to stick with her previous explanation
Coldly, Richard pressed on, “Tell me. Are you the president of Cerubleu?”
Pearl’s heart raced momentarily. Her initial instinct was to deny it, but Richard was too smart. Instead, she feigned a playful smile to dispel his suspicions.
“Oh, my. You’ve caught me.”
Richard suddenly found himself uncertain whether his assumption was correct or not, given her reaction.
“Are you honored to have the president of Cerubleu working as a mere employee at your company, Mister Richard?” Pearl raised her hands in mock exasperation. “It’s a bit far–fetched, don’t you think?”
Her lie seemed reasonable because it was indeed preposterous for the president of Cerubleu to be working as an ordinary employee in Richard’s company.
Dubious, Richard whispered, “I hope you’re not lying to me.”
Pearl rolled her eyes. “Stop being paranoid, Mister Richard. Can’t I have a close friend?”
But Richard felt an unexpected unease when he thought about Wayne’s concern for Pearl, making his words seem somewhat peculiar. “You’re engaged to the Waldorf family, and you have a close male friend. Do you consider that wise?”
“Are you jealous? Don’t tell me you want to marry me, Richard.” Pearl chuckled without restraint, finding his serious expression amusing.
Richard shot her a cold glare. “Of course not.”
“Then please don’t meddle in my personal relationships.”
Richard closed his eyes to rest, as Wayne had returned by then.
Naturally, Wayne overheard their conversation and smiled while speaking to Pearl, “I’m going home, Miss Pearl. Please stay and take care of Mister Richard.”
His teasing earned him a glare from Pearl. “F*ck you!”
Wayne mouthed at Pearl that he understood it before he laughed and left, leaving Pearl alone with Richard.
Chapter 62
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“You can go home now,” Richard opened his eyes and said coldly, “It’s quite late.”
Raising her brows, Pearl declined his suggestion, “I’m staying to take care of you.”
“You don’t have to do that.”
But Pearl settled herself into a chair and responded, “You injured your hand saving me. I’d look quite heartless if I went home. “She picked up an apple. “Want one? I’ll peel it for you.”
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