Chapter 121

Richard frowned. "Win your heart? Why?" "Because you have feelings for me, but I haven't agreed to it." Pearl thought about it. After enduring Richard's bullying for so long, she finally had the chance to turn the tables. "I've never done that." It was something he hadn't experienced before. Pearl obviously didn't believe him. "Never? How's that even possible? Weren't you in a relationship before this?" "She confessed to me, and we got together because I like her too." Pearl was excited when she heard that, and she smiled. "So, I'm the first person you've truly fallen for? What an honor." "So what?" "So, I'm giving you permission to pursue me." Richard didn't know how to react to that, but seeing her smile, he decided to embrace the opportunity. "Fine." Pearl couldn't help but laugh at his awkward expression. "I never thought I'd see you with any expression other than cool, indifferent, or annoyed." Richard suddenly leaned in and playfully pinched her chin, his usual cold