Chapter 574

"What's going on?" Pearl found herself face to face with the person she least wanted to meet at the worst possible moment—Richard. She looked at him standing before her and offered an awkward smile. "Nothing much. My car just ran out of gas. I've called for a tow truck, and I'll grab a cab later." Richard frowned and said, "Do you need a ride?" In the past, he would have insisted on taking her with him, but now he had to politely offer assistance. Pearl shook her head. "No, I can manage." Richard suddenly got excited. "Didn't you say I'm your boyfriend? Shouldn't I help if that's the case?" Although he was reluctant to acknowledge their relationship status, he still held the title, so he felt obligated to do his best. Pearl couldn't help but feel the irony. He was offering help because of their relationship status, not because of his love for her. Taking a deep breath, she replied, "It's fine. I can deal with this." Richard looked at her intently. "Alright, I'm heading o