Chapter 322
Glenn saw how intimate these two people before him were and could guess what kind of relationship they had.
Pearl looked anxious and immediately asked for help. “Glenn, Richard fainted because of his fever!”
“Here, let me help.” Without hesitation, Glenn understood the situation and helped Pearl get Richard to the car.
Pearl was entirely focused on Richard at that moment and didn’t even spare a glance for Glenn. She expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you.”
Glenn felt a pang in his heart when he saw Pearl thanking him on behalf of another man. However, he didn’t want to miss a chance to spend time with her. “Don’t mention it. Let me drive you to the hospital.”
Richard, who was unconscious, didn’t count.
Pearl shook her head and looked at Richard. “It’s okay. I’m sure you have more important things to do. You can leave us.” Her heart was in a knot and couldn’t focus when she talked.
This was the black market, and Glenn must have had a reason to be there. She didn’t want to
burden him or waste his time.
While Glenn did have other matters to attend to, he was torn. He didn’t want to leave Pearl’s side. Reluctantly, he nodded and agreed, “Alright.”
After Glenn left, Pearl considered taking Richard to the hospital, but when she saw the worsening condition of his complexion, she decided to bring him to the Jordan Residence instead.
However, upon entering the residence, she was confronted by Ezra, who was on his way out. He questioned her, “What are you doing?”
Pearl didn’t want to engage in an argument with the old man, but she needed to explain the situation. “Richard has a fever, and there’s no one to take care of him, so I brought him here.”
Ezra was displeased by their public display of affection outside and now couldn’t believe that Pearl had brought Richard into their home. He couldn’t accept that, so he retorted, “He’s the president of Waldorf Enterprises, and he doesn’t even have a property here? Why are you with someone like that?”
Pearl didn’t want to continue this confrontation, especially with Richard in his current condition. She needed to get him to her room as quickly as possible.
Ezra’s anger escalated as he shouted with a double meaning, “I won’t accept him in this house!
Pearl wasn’t willing to argue with him further. She turned to leave because she didn’t want to force Richard inside if Ezra wouldn’t accept him. “If you won’t let him in, I’ll leave too.”
Ezra couldn’t contain his frustration and demanded an explanation. “What are you saying, Pearl?”
Pearl, her voice cold, responded without looking back, “I’ve made myself clear. If you look
down on Richard, I’ll leave for Enswood with him.”
Ezra was struggling to understand why his granddaughter was so disobedient and dismissive of his concerns. What was he doing all of this for? He wanted her to marry an exceptional man, and in his eyes, she was leagues above Richard!
He couldn’t stand it anymore, so he asked, “What about Blake then?”
Her resolve remained unshaken as she spoke firmly, “Do whatever you want with Blake. It doesn’t concern me.’
