Chapter 465

Pearl followed Richard out, maintaining a calm expression as if nothing had happened. Observing Pearl, the actress who had been frantically searching for her bracelet breathed a sigh of relief, assuming that Pearl wouldn't seek retribution. But Pearl looked around and asked calmly, "Who was so eager to find their bracelet just now?" The actress felt a shiver run down her spine, and an awkward silence settled over the room. Slowly, Pearl approached the actress and examined her fair, delicate face. "What kind of bracelet did you lose?" The actress's expression underwent a dramatic change. "It was an accident, Miss Pearl. My grandmother left me that bracelet. I... I was really anxious to find it. I didn't mean to offend you." Framed in that light, Pearl would appear unreasonable if she pressed further. Hence, she smiled. "It appears I may have misunderstood you. What's your name?" "I'm Ada Dawson, Miss Pearl," the actress replied, her confidence returning. She didn't expect