Chapter 1266

It felt as if a long decade had passed before it ended. Tanner hugged Pearl from behind while his fingers twirled around the hair behind her neck. “Don’t even think of leaving me. Even if you hate me, we’ll have to torture each other.” Pearl didn’t respond, and her eyes were dead. The next day… Maisie sat drinking tea in her private room when the woman who had just walked in looked at Maisie curiously. After the server left, Maisie put down her cup and smiled. “Take a seat.” That woman carefully sat down across from her. “Why did you ask to meet me?” “You’re Ms. Santiago’s assistant, right?” Maisie poured her some tea. “I would like to know something about Ms. Santiago.” The assistant was a little surprised. “Do you know Ms. Santiago?” She answered, “We’re acquaintances.” The assistant had to be careful. “I’m not sure what you would like to know about her. Are you trying to investigate her through me?’ Maisie scooped up some soup. “I’m investigating, but I mean no harm.” Se