Chapter 530

Richard didn't voice his feelings but instead gave her a smile. After parting ways with Pearl, he leaned against the hallway wall. His phone kept buzzing with notifications. When he finally checked, he was met with a series of photos that left his heart heavy. In these pictures, Pearl and Damian appeared very close. They were seen at a theme park, riding the carousel, enjoying hotdogs, and sharing an ice cream together. The last image was of a love letter written on a yellowed piece of paper, signed with "Pea." As Richard looked at the pictures, his heart constricted, and his breathing became labored. When the pictures stopped coming in, a message from Hugo Waldorf appeared on his screen. [I bet you didn't know Pearl has a lover abroad. Yes, that's her mentor. They had an amazing time together and looked so sweet. Look at how beautifully that love letter was written. I felt jealous just reading it. Was she ever this obsessed with you?] That was the final message he received