Female Novel
Chapter 929
Pearl wasn't sure if Richard would cause any trouble for Howard.
"What's wrong with that? You're my wife. Isn't it normal for me to be where you are?" His role as herhusband made his argument sound reasonable.novelbin
Since Richard was so persistent, she couldn't say no. She told him to meet her at her office afterwork. When it was time, a car was already waiting outside.
Richard hadn't arrived yet, so Pearl waited by the door. Then, the door of a sleek black Maybachopened.
"Why aren't you getting in, Pearl?"
Pearl thought Howard would meet her at their planned location, but he had come to pick her uphimself. Surprised, she said, "Just a moment longer. I'm waiting for someone."
Howard's smile disappeared. "Who? Richard?"
"Yes, he said he wants to come along."
It seemed like her marriage to Richard was an open secret. Although they hadn't made it public,everyone had their suspicions. Pearl felt she didn't need to hide this from Howard.
"I didn't realize you two were so close. I might have put you in an awkward spot."
"You don't mind?" She asked more out of politeness than anything, knowing Richard's decision wasfinal.
"Of course. I just wanted to catch up with you. It's even better if Richard is there."
As they spoke, Pearl felt a hand on hers. Looking up, she saw Richard had arrived.
Howard, with all his experience, couldn't help but feel a bit shaken by Richard's protective stance."Don't worry. I just want to talk to Pearl. No need to be on guard, Mister Richard."
"You're overthinking it, Mister Howard. I'm simply accompanying my wife. You said we're here tochat, right? Where will this be?"
Pearl, already confident in Howard's intentions, felt even more reassured by Richard's support.Being married felt good.
"I almost forgot. Get in. I'll drive you somewhere."
They sat together in the back, hand in hand, the entire ride.
Even Howard joked when he saw them, "You two are really close. It was really Winona who was inthe way, wasn't it?"
"Absolutely." Richard didn't deny it.
Pearl gently squeezed his hand, signaling he might have gone a bit too far. But Howard didn't mindand simply smiled.
Soon, they arrived at a hotel and went into a private room to sit down.
"I'm curious about what you want to discuss with my wife," Richard said, emphasizing "wife" toboost Pearl's confidence.
Howard, taking a sip of his tea, replied, "I'm old, so there were no hidden motives in inviting Pearlhere. I just wanted to discuss something about her family."
That's when Pearl remembered something Hugo had mentioned to her.