Chapter 1294

"Is this why you keep scheming against everyone?" Pearl asked. Lorrie realized her tone was getting manic and tried to compose herself. "So what? I've never been treated well anyway." Pearl shook her head in dismay. "That's just a vindictive mindset. Sooner or later, it will destroy you." "Do I need you to tell me these? Do you think I don't know?" Lorrie stood up unsteadily and walked to the rooftop's edge, admiring the city lights below. "The night view of the city is truly beautiful. When you stand at the top and look down, everything feels small and unreal." Pearl felt uneasy watching the unstable railing. "I come up here almost every night after work. I've schemed against too many people daily, and I'm truly exhausted. I can only relax here. This is my secret haven, and now you know my secret." Leaning on the railing, Lorrie supported her chin with one hand, her expression relaxed. "Do you know what I was thinking? I wanted to push you off from here." Pearl's heart tighten