Chapter 864

Pearl touched her chin. "I don't know. Why not ask him yourself?" Esther's eyes widened in horror at the thought. "Maybe I should introduce you to other men instead. There are plenty of good guys out there..." "If Richard hears that, he might hold a grudge against you," Pearl declared, laying down Esther's punishment. Esther finally realized the gravity of her blunder, lamenting her predicament. "Okay, I'll stop scaring you. Just stay put. The show's about to start," Pearl announced, checking the time with a raised hand. With only a minute left, she prepared to leave. A minute later, the door to the adjacent room burst open with a resounding kick, followed by the clamor of footsteps, unmistakably belonging to reporters. Before leaving, Pearl donned a mask and glasses, instructing Esther to stay put unless absolutely necessary. The latter obediently nodded as she knew that she would make matters worse if she went out. As Pearl stepped out, she was met with a throng of repo