Chapter 577

The impact of what she had witnessed left Pearl's face as pale as paper. Jenny seized the opportunity to continue her charade, wrapping her arms around Richard's neck. "Rick… I'm in pain, I'm afraid—" Richard didn't immediately push her away. Instead, he glanced at Pearl, whose disappointed eyes pierced his heart. The firm grip of the man holding Pearl bothered him, making him uncomfortable. He didn't want the man to do that to Pearl. This strange discomfort confused him. He didn't have feelings for her, so why was he feeling this way? Before he could fully comprehend his emotions, Jenny began to move and brought his attention back to her. He lowered his head and whispered something to Jenny. Pearl couldn't make out his words, but from her blurry eyes, she could see how gentle he was. The pain of Richard no longer loving her cut deeper than anything else, but she knew there was nothing she could do if he had fallen for someone else. Taking a deep breath, Pearl forced a smile. "I'm alright." "Of course you're alright. You'd be dead if I came just a little later." Damian, observing Pearl's pain as she looked at Richard, couldn't hide his annoyance. "I'm not feeling well, Damian. Please drive me back home." Pearl sighed and gently tugged at his sleeve. "Back where?" Damian couldn't believe she would still want to return to Waldorf Residence as if nothing had happened. Pearl looked at Richard and then forced a smile. "Anywhere but Waldorf Residence." Damian raised his chin. "I'm glad you're still aware." With that, he dragged the still-shocked Pearl out of the hall. Richard's fingers clenched involuntarily as he watched them leave. Jenny thought he was worried about her and was delighted. She had been thrilled when Richard had lost his feelings for Pearl, but now that he was showing care for her, she was overflowing with joy. "Richard, you… you're hurting me." Jenny pretended to be reluctant as she held her arms. Richard nodded and let go. Jenny, still unsteady on her feet, stumbled a few steps before regaining her balance. "Rick…" She had hoped that he would start appreciating her again, but Richard's gaze remained on Pearl. She clenched her jaw so tightly that she almost crushed her teeth. "You're fine now, right? I have some people to talk to. I need to go," Richard spoke to Jenny coldly before turning to engage in a conversation with a business associate. There was no sign of the rekindling she had imagined. Jenny grew increasingly frustrated and anxious, shifting the blame onto Pearl. If it weren't for Pearl, she believed she could have won Richard back by now! Meanwhile, Pearl wasn't feeling great either. She had pretended to be fine as they walked out of the hall, but her legs gave out, causing her to collapse on the ground. Luckily, Damian was there to support her, preventing her from falling too hard. "You saw what happened. Your man chose Jenny when you both were in danger. Even if he stopped loving you because he was hurt, you can't keep playing dumb. Alright?"