novelxo Chapter 6
Chapter 6
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Ralph narrowed his eyes, feeling uneasy. His intuition, honed through years of experience, told him r
Pearl wasn't as cheerful as she was before her “resurrection.” It was as though she was now as ruthle:
Ralph forced a smile. “Pearl, give us time. We've plenty of things.” Ralph had resumed the fawning
demeanor he had taken before Pearl's father.
Pearl smiled coldly. Ralph thought her father and her were soft—
hearted and wouldn't be ruthless to them. He was wrong. “Sure, I'll give you time.” “Time to pay,” she Pearl sneered but didn’t rush them further. She needed to single out a few people as examples to sh Pearl turned to return to her room, but a vase suddenly fell before her. She glanced at it. Ralph picked it up hurriedly and flattered her, “This is a gem I found, Pearl. It's said to belong to a queen. I Pearl sneered. She took it and threw it carelessly. The vase made a crisp sound as it
shattered.
As Ralph's heart ached, Pearl said, “It's a replica.”
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The night was quiet. Woolery Court finally settled down. Pearl finished her bath and changed into a s and elegant.
Pearl's eyes reddened. She caressed the portraits and choked out, “I'm back.” She looked at them, fe: Pearl's parents died three years ago. Things had changed drastically since.
Pearl had grown up cherished by her parents. Besides school, her greatest joy was browsing for news It had been seven years since her abduction at
fourteen, but Pearl couldn't forget her savior. Her father was finally convinced and would suggest mz Males family. She waited eagerly for good news when her parents left for Machodean, but only recei Pearl's world had collapsed. If it weren't for Pearl, perhaps her
parents wouldn't have died. But Pearl couldn't blame herself. Her parents would have wanted her to live well.
Her phone rang suddenly. Pearl answered it and asked, “What's up?”
It was Hubert Law, the seventh son of the Law family. “I've news, but I'm not sure if I
should tell you.”
Pearl commanded impatiently, “Spill it.”
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Hubert said, “Your ex announced he’s marrying Clarissa in four days.”
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Pearl's heart clenched painfully. Their divorce proceedings would be completed in that time. She tho