Chapter 564

Susan's emotions were a jumble, but Pearl attributed it to her concern for Richard. "I'll step out and call my mentor. I'll ask him to come as soon as possible," Pearl said, then left the ward, making her way away from the commotion before dialing Simon's number. Simon didn't immediately recognize Pearl's voice since she was using a different contact number. "No, I'm not going. I've retired, and I won't go saving people again... Hey, don't move your knight there. You should just watch the game instead of offering your opinions. Stop talking to him!" "Simon, are you going mad from playing chess? You didn't recognize my voice!" Pearl gritted her teeth. Simon claimed he had retired, but she knew he was living abroad and spending his days playing chess with others. How could he lie to his own disciple? Simon eventually recognized Pearl's voice and chuckled. "I apologize, Pearl. I was in the middle of a chess game. Can you wait for a bit—" "I have an urgent matter now. I need yo