Chapter 1256: Something off with the Glass

Pearl was not foolish; she straightforwardly rejected Lord Parker's "kindness." "I came here to find my friend Ruth. As for drinking... I'll pass." She couldn't drink the wine he poured. There were so many cases online of people being drugged. She hadn't experienced it herself, but she couldn't let her guard down. Being rejected was expected. Lord Parker felt his pride was hurt and placed the wine glass on the table with displeasure. With a clink, much of the liquid spilled out. His gaze sharpened as he looked at her, and he spoke helplessly, "Miss Pearl, refusing to drink this wine is refusing to give me face. If that's the case, why should I tell you that wretch's whereabouts?" "You!" His aggressive words made it clear there was something wrong with the wine. If she drank it, she might fall into another trap; if she didn't, she might never find Ruth. "Miss Pearl must think I'm tampering with the wine. Fine, I'll take a sip first." With that, Lord Parker indeed took a sip.