Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 1071

Richard almost said no, but Pearl quickly grabbed his hand, stopping him from sending the text.

"Agree to it. I want to see what he has planned," she said.

Richard gently touched her hair, noticing she looked tired. "I'm just worried he'll say something nasty to you."

Richard wasn't one to hide his feelings, and his blunt honesty was sometimes off-putting. His intense gaze alone could make others feel uneasy.

Pearl, however, smiled confidently. "Don't worry, I've got a plan. Besides, he won't be smirking much longer."

That Saturday afternoon, they decided on a time and met at Sapphire Group's office. It was their first visit there.

The office's monochromatic design was more unsettling than welcoming. It seemed Hugo liked making people feel on edge, even with his choice of decor.

The receptionist recognized them immediately, nodded, and led them to Hugo's office.

Upon entering, they saw Hugo, who was nonchalantly spinning a pen, not bothering to stand or offer a warm greeting.

"Is this how you welcome your guests who come all the way here?" Richard asked.

"You've traveled far, but we're old friends here, not guests. Make yourselves at home," Hugo replied, his attention fixed on Pearl since they arrived.

Richard stepped in front of Pearl, shielding her from Hugo's gaze. Hugo's smile faded a little.