Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 1098

"How should I address you?" Claude knew she was Pearl as her name was all over the news. Anyone could recognize her, but he still asked politely.

Pearl smiled, her eyes bright and teeth white. "Pearl Leighton."

"I'm Claude Savary."

After exchanging pleasantries, Esther was afraid that Pearl's body couldn't handle the cold, so she quickly had someone take them to get changed.

Their rooms were across from each other. Before entering, Pearl gave Claude a sharp glance.

Once they had changed, Claude waited for her by the door, as she had expected. He had one hand in his pocket and smoothly pulled out a cigarette, which looked even more slender between his fingers. "Mind if I smoke?"

"I think you might have more on your mind than just smoking, Mister Claude."

He glanced at her, then put the cigarette back, saying, "You're smart, Miss Pearl. You probably already know why I'm here."

"I don't. Care to explain?" She didn't like beating around the bush, but he seemed intent on playing games, which annoyed her.

"You're good at seeing through things, Miss Pearl. Surely you understand what I mean?" Claude brought up Hugo.

But Pearl didn't want to discuss Hugo with him. Her expression turned cold, and she frowned slightly. "If you can't be straightforward, we're done here."