Armstrong tilted his head, the smirk never leaving his lip. "you've got a sharp tongue, pearl. Ever thought of using it for something more...productive"
His voice dipped lower, smooth and suggestive. He leaned in slightly, eyes gleaming with mischief as he flashed a devilish grin. "Bet you'd be good at it too".
Pearl blinked. "Excuse me"
*Drama. Chaos. Betrayals. And the love she never saw coming.*
Pearl just wanted a peaceful university life—but with friends like Frederick, Amanda, Kelly, and Emily, peace was never an option. Between Sheila’s secrets, Jason’s confusing presence, and messy part-time jobs, things spiral fast.
Then Armstrong shows up—cocky, charming, and irritatingly familiar. He reminds her too much of Bryan, the hotheaded guy she once clashed and bonded with at the factory.
Except… he *is* Bryan. Rebranded, bolder, and still capable of stirring something in her chest.
As truths unravel, friendships crack, and emotions boil over, Pearl must face everything she ran from—including a love that may never have ended.