Chapter 338

It was six in the evening, the typical end of the workday. Before long, a sleazy, overweight middle-aged man named Derrick leisurely strolled out of the building, a smile etched across his face. Capitalizing on the moment, Pearl, carrying her bag, moved forward but accidentally collided with Derrick. "Ah—" Due to the impact, Pearl inadvertently fell to the ground. Her phone flew out, its screen shattering upon impact. Startled by the sudden collision, Derrick's mood turned sour. "Hey, what's wrong with you!" "Sorry, I was on the phone and didn't watch where I was going." Pearl feigned pain, tears welling in her eyes. Seeing a delicate and charming lady in distress, Derrick's irritation disappeared. "It's okay, it's okay. Are you alright? Let me help you up." Saying this, he reached out to assist Pearl. "How could I trouble you? It was my own fault for falling, and my phone..." Pearl stood up on her own, appearing apologetic. She stole a glance at her phone on the ground, feigning