Chapter 312
“No, I’m sure there’s a reason why you thought so,” Blake assured Pearl, setting aside his phone to show his unwavering support.
Pearl was taken aback by Blake’s sudden change in attitude. “Why are you being so nice all of a sudden? You’re not the type to be this kind to me.”
Blake cleared his throat awkwardly. “Well, I’ve come to appreciate your capabilities, and I’m not just saying that to flatter you. Anyway, what’s your plan? You can’t let them think you’re a pushover.”
Pearl was confident and resolute. “Of course, I’m going to handle this.”
“What’s your plan?” Blake was curious about her strategy.
Pearl simply replied, “Watch me!”
She found a specific photo on her laptop and posted it online. Within moments, the photo became the top trending topic with the highest number of views.
People were astounded by the photo.
“Pearl designed it?!”
“So, Pearl is actually Jane. She’s amazing!”
“She’s not just talented, she’s extraordinary!”
“Extraordinary? No, she’s a genius!”
Willow and Tahlia had been reveling in the negative comments about Pearl online, but their expressions turned sour when they saw the news.
Willow’s smile stiffened. “Who the hell is Pearl? How could she be Jane?”
“Well, it’s confirmed that she’s Jane. Damn it! I thought we could humiliate her for wearing fake clothes to prevent her from crossing us again, but I didn’t expect…” Tahlia was seething with anger because she hadn’t anticipated that Pearl would have a trump card up her sleeve.
If Pearl was indeed Jane, then the authenticity of her clothing was no longer in question. No one would doubt her claims anymore.
Naturally, Willow couldn’t accept this turn of events. When she saw that Tahlia was equally disgruntled, a devious idea crossed her mind. “I have a better idea, Tahlia.”
Intrigued, Tahlia asked, “What is it?”
Willow leaned closer and revealed her scheme to Tahlia, who responded with a wicked grin. ” Let’s do it your way then.”
Pearl relaxed when she saw public opinion shifting in her favor. She took out her phone to play a mobile game called Kings.
Blake, surprised to see Pearl playing the game, asked, “You play this game too? How’s your
skill?”
Pearl chuckled. “I’m a seasoned player of Kings who always loses. I have a streak of losses, and I’m pretty much clueless about it.” She added with a mischievous grin, “Oh, and I’ve sworn off in-game relationships, but the king is welcome to try.”
Blake burst into laughter. “You’re something else.”
Pearl rolled her eyes at him and selected her heroine. “I was kidding. I’m actually quite good at the game.”
Blake looked at her with a mix of disbelief and admiration. “Really? My brother would really like you then.”
Curious, Pearl muttered, “Oh?”
“Yes, you’ve heard of Felix, right? He’s a huge esports enthusiast and always ranks at the top. He’s unmatched,” Blake explained.
Pearl completed an impressive kill in the game and turned to Blake. “Top of what list?”
“The Kings’ Tournament! Haven’t you ever played that before?”
Pearl realized that she had been abroad when Kings was first launched. She remembered becoming the champion when she had ample time to dedicate to the game. However, she had taken a break from playing it for several years, and when she did pick it up again, it was just for fun, not competitive gaming.
“I’ll give it a try,” she said with renewed interest.
