Chapter 357

"I had good intentions. Besides, you're an outsider too, Pearl..." Jenny said, her head hung in a guise of grievance. "She's my fiancee. How can you even compare to her?" Richard's statement silenced everyone. Jenny was the one hurt the most by his words, and she cried as if she had been wronged. "Rick, our feelings for each other in the past were genuine, even if you dislike me now. Why are you being so cruel to me?" Pearl couldn't resist making sarcastic comments about Jenny's behavior. "Miss Jenny, you're talking about past feelings in front of his girlfriend. Why don't you explain the reason behind his cruelty?" Of course, Richard was visibly disgusted. "I..." Jenny looked down, hiding the hatred in her eyes. Hugo stepped forward as a peacemaker. "Let's put the past behind us. After all, Richard and Pearl are a couple now. I'm sure Jen wishes them well too." Jenny nodded with gratitude. Hugo continued, "Dad's birthday party is coming up in a few days. I plan to go