Chapter 367

Richard moved Jenny's hand away and just calmly said, "This is what Dad wants." "Am I still your girlfriend, Richard?" Pearl's eyes turned red, tears welling up, but she fought to hold them back. Richard clenched his fists when he saw her on the verge of tears. He began, "Pearl, I—" but stopped, unable to continue. Jenny raised her chin arrogantly. "I told you, Pearl. Uncle Dustan likes me. You're nothing compared to me." Every word felt like a dagger to Pearl, though she desperately wanted to disbelieve them. "Are you telling me to be smart and step aside so I won't stand in your way?" "I never said that…" Jenny's face froze because she was spot on. Pearl scoffed. "I'm sorry, but I'm Richard's girlfriend. Please stop coveting him." As long as Richard didn't break up with her, she wouldn't hand him over to this woman. Jenny, undeterred, challenged Pearl, "I'm going to have lunch with him. Do you want to join us?" But Pearl agreed with surprising calmness, "Sure, where to