Chapter 452

Pearl was thoroughly enjoying herself because of Jenny's twisted expression. But she had turned Eric down many times, saying she had a boyfriend. "Pearl was only fifteen back then, a young woman who had just gone abroad. I saw her fighting for justice for another young woman at the college's entrance. Her swift and powerful moves amazed me, and I began to notice her." Eric's expression softened as he talked about that memory. However, Jenny picked up on something from his words. "Eric, you're the son of an oil tycoon. Why would you pay attention to such a rough woman?" Dissatisfied, Eric stared at Jenny. "What are you talking about? I might even like you more if your personality wasn't so different from Pearl's." Blood drained out of Jenny's face. She asked Eric, clinging to a glimmer of hope, "Eric, do you like Pearl?" "Yes, I do. I want to marry her." Eric's answer was unexpected but straightforward. "But you said you liked me!" "Yes, I do like you, but it's because you