Chapter 529

The next morning, Pearl was roused from her slumber by a ringing phone. She rubbed her eyes, groped for her phone beneath her pillow, and answered the call. Her eyes were puffy from exhaustion. After the guests departed the previous night, it was already ten o'clock. By the time she finished her nightly routine and climbed into bed, it was midnight. A familiar, cold, and slightly husky voice emanated from the other end of the line. "Pea." Pearl startled awake, sitting up in bed, the morning sun streaming into her eyes. She shielded them with her hand. "Damian, you're back?" "Yes. I should have asked them to inform you yesterday. Still in bed? Have you grown lazy because I haven't trained you for too long?" Damian's voice was deep, clear, and carried a touch of drowsiness, as if he had just awakened. It sounded good. "No, that's not possible. I woke up at five for my morning jog and only went back to sleep after that. I'm not lazy." Pearl was obviously lying as her eyes dar