Chapter 174

"If Richard finds out that you're so close with another man..." Pearl couldn't help but be amused by Abby's pretentious and catty behavior. Pearl's words filled Abby with a lingering fear. Subconsciously, Abby forcefully pushed the male colleague aside. "Abby, why…" Suddenly, the man felt like he was being a kiss-*ss, and he wasn't pleased to be disliked even after defending Abby. "I didn't mean it that way, Mister..." Abby started to explain herself, but the man didn't want to hear it and left in a huff. "Okay, let's stop here. Richard might overhear if you continue. Oh, by the way, I actually came back to the office with him today." Suddenly, Pearl's eyes lit up as she waved at someone behind Abby. "Richard." Abby sneered. "Quit lying. I know he's in his office, reviewing contracts, and he won't be here." "No, I'm here." A familiar voice sounded behind Abby, causing her to break out in a cold sweat. She turned around, visibly flustered when she saw Richard's expressio