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 Pearl to hold her accountable after her apparent act of goodwill.
Pearl nodded thoughtfully. “Ada Dawson… That’s a lovely name.”
Ada assumed that Pearl was trying to get closer to her and continued to smile. “Thank you, Miss Pearl. But your name is even more lovely.”
“So, the young lady of the Dawson Group has become an actress,” Pearl remarked casually.
Ada had always displayed arrogance and a sense of entitlement on set due to her family background. She mistakenly believed that Pearl was trying to win her favor, even after being exposed. Quick to respond, she said, “Yes, I can act without any worries thanks to my family’s support.”
She then glanced at Pearl, who appeared unperturbed, and continued, “I’m glad that I became an actress because I got to see your great charms.”
It was obvious that she was trying to flatter Pearl. Others who hadn’t gotten along with Ada rolled their eyes at her pretentiousness.
Pearl, meanwhile, sneered and cast an appraising look at Ada. “But… I’ve chatted and had tea with Mister Gideon, yet I wasn’t aware that Missus Hailey’s mother had passed away.”
Pearl’s statement left everyone stunned.
“I…” Ada hadn’t expected Pearl to be privy to her family’s affairs. She awkwardly chuckled and tried to save face. “I misspoke. It was my paternal grandmother instead.”
“Oh?” Pearl didn’t press further but instead opened her laptop, searching for information about Ada’s family background and various details, including her date of birth.
“Mister Gideon’s mother is still alive. Are you implying that you’ve cursed both your grandmothers to death, Miss Ada?” Pearl questioned.
Ada was struck dumb when her lie was exposed. She had believed that Pearl was attempting to
befriend her and gain her favor, only to realize that Pearl had been waiting for the opport moment to reveal Ada’s deception.
In the wake of this revelation, the others in the room shot contemptus glares at Ada
