Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard)
Chapter 697

Pearl felt bitter. The reason Richard hadn't put pressure on their company might be that he simply didn't care about Cerubleu anymore. After all the things she had said and done, if Richard was still willing to help at this time, he wouldn't be the Richard she knew.

"No, we can't go to him."

"Why not?" Wayne looked at her, understanding her decision after seeing her face. "Okay, I get it."

Pearl reassured him with a smile, "It's okay. I'll figure something out."

Since she couldn't ask Richard, she needed to find someone else. But Damian hadn't sorted out his matters yet and was not answering his phone. Her other friends, Esther and Mobius, hadn't returned either.

She felt alone, especially with her being thought of as dead. If people in Bodgow found out she was back, the Jordans might cause trouble.

Pearl felt that she wasn't just being attacked on all sides. It was an insurmountable catastrophe.

*

A few days later, things at the company got worse. Some employees started leaving. Pearl heard their conversations around the office.

"The president said she'd fix this, but it's been days with no change."

"Don't say that. She's trying her best."

"Trying? She looks calm all the time. It's like she's not worried."

"We don't know what she's doing in private. Let's not talk about it."

"I've found a new job. I'm quitting tomorrow. I can't stay here anymore." "Shh... Here comes the president."

Pearl felt sad hearing this. Back in her office, Wayne had made her coffee.

"Take a break, Miss Pearl. You look so tired lately," Wayne said, noticing her exhaustion. Only he knew how busy she had been these days.

Pearl, rubbing her neck, smiled weakly. "I'm okay. Just a few more things to sort out."

"Miss Pearl, can't you just go to Richard?" Wayne hesitated before leaving, then continued, "Asking for his help is the only way out for now. Really, I'm not lying to you."

Pearl felt a sting in her heart. "Wayne, it's not about my pride. There's really no way he'll help our company."

"Why not?" Wayne asked, surprised.

"Because I said very hurtful things to him when I was abroad. He's probably never going to forgive me for the rest of his life." Pearl smiled, looking helpless.

"But I don't think he's a cold-hearted person. Although he usually keeps everyone at arm's length, he seems to have a special fondness for you."

Pearl might have believed this half a month ago, but she knew the severity of the matter now. Seeing Wayne's equally tired expression, she clenched her fist and whispered, "Alright then, I'll go see him." "Miss Pearl, you don't have to beg him if you don't want to," Wayne said, feeling bad for suggesting it.

Pearl gave a sad smile. "Wayne... we have no other choice now."