Chapter 848

After over two weeks of treatment, Pearl's body was finally free of toxins. One day, waking up feeling almost back to normal, Pearl's excitement was evident during Howard's routine check-up. "You seem to be doing better," Howard noted. Pearl, sharing her joy with Esther on the phone, turned around with a smile when she heard Howard's familiar voice. "Yes, sir, I'm almost back to normal. I owe it all to your care." "Since I'm your mentor now, it's my duty to care for you," Howard replied, secretly pleased. "By the way, sir, you promised to release me once I recovered," Pearl reminded him. Howard's expression shifted subtly. He had indeed made such a promise, but releasing her early could complicate things with Winona. "Pearl, do you really have to leave so soon?" "You can't break a promise. Your word must mean something," Pearl insisted, shifting the conversation to logic. Howard had hoped for some negotiation, but Pearl's response left no room for it. Feeling cornered, he s