Chapter 179
Pearl wasn’t sure whether she’d guessed correctly. She stood up and walked to the study, seeing Darius‘ fingers flew over the keyboard so quickly that she could barely see Them.
She leaned against the door, unable to stop herself from laughing “Do you need my help? I’m willing to help you because of the favor you did the Chamberlain family.”
The only reply she got was the clicking of the keyboard’s keys. Darius didn’t even spare her a glance, let alone answer her. It made her feel a little awkward.
She finally walked over to him. She looked at the monitor and said, “To repay your kindness, I’ll stay here with you until you’re done with your dissertation.”
Only then did Darius look up at her, his eyes frosty. “I’m busy now, so please remain silent. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee I’ll be as mild–mannered as I am right now.”
This was the first time someone had spoken to her like that. A hint of displeasure flashed across her face, but it quickly disappeared. If she were in his shoes, she’d be annoyed too.
She watched as he flipped through one of the books at top speed. He was going to reach the last page. soon. She stepped forward and grabbed the book he would need next, then placed it on the desk and pulled the book he was currently reading out of his hands once he was done with the last page.
At first, Darius wasn’t happy with this. However, he raised an eyebrow when he saw that the book that had been placed on the desk was the one he wanted to read next.
“How did you know I was going to go for this book?”
“Well, I’m a student too, and I have exemplary grades.” When these words were out of her mouth, she realized who she was talking to. Darius was at the top of their class!
She shut her mouth and silently watched as Darius rushed through his dissertation, occasionally helping him switch books or getting him water.
When it was just past 1.00 am, he heard his phone ring, but he didn’t even flinch. He didn’t even look away from his book, merely saying calmly, “Pearl, answer the phone.”
Pearl didn’t even know when she’d fallen asleep. Her eyes shot open when she heard Darius‘ voice, and she answered the phone before she realized what was happening.
“Hello, this is Pearl Chamberlain.” Then, she was answered by a long silence.
The fog in her mind slowly started to clear, and she realized something–she was at Darius‘ apartment, and she’d answered his phone! So, she hurried to explain herself, but before she could say anything, the voice of someone old rang out on the other end of the line.
“Did I call the wrong number?”
“No, you didn’t.”
The old voice said, “He brought a woman home with him, and he’s still awake at this hour?”
Pearl quickly said, “No, sir, that’s not it. I’m just here to help Darius.”
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