Chapter 23

Richard turned back to her and asked suspiciously, "Why? Did Sean approach you?" "No, we just happened to bump into each other and chatted for a bit. But your family always speaks fiercely as if they're trying to poke others with needles." This description was inexplicably amusing. Richard looked at her helpless expression and explained, "Sean’s always been like that. Just get used to it and don’t pay it any mind." "Okay, I'll wear this dress. The party’s starting in half an hour. We shouldn’t be late." "Okay." When they got back to the office, the entrance was swarming with journalists. When they saw Richard and Pearl attend the party together, they quickly surrounded them. "May I ask if the secret love between you two is real?" "Is Richard and Pearl's love real?" "Can you answer our questions?" * Richard gave them an icy stare, and everyone fell silent. During the brief pause, he quickly brought Pearl into the building. The party was just a small business gathering, b