Chapter 658

Richard said gently, “That’s more like it. I hope to work with you, but you need to give me the machete, your family heirloom.”

Pearl was bewildered, wondering why Richard also wanted the machete.

Owen became dissatisfied with Richard’s request. “Dad, this is our family heirloom. How can we just give it to a stranger?” He had just promised to give the machete to Pearl, and if his father handed it to someone else, Pearl would think less of him.

Anthony Adley couldn’t accept his son undermining him in front of others, and he was on the verge of getting angry. “You’re young. Don’t meddle in this.”

Owen held the machete tightly. “No, I refuse!”

Pearl found herself in a dilemma. If Richard hadn’t intervened, she might have gotten the machete. Now, she was unsure how to get herself out of this situation.

“So what? Take him away. I don’t want him embarrassing me here,” Anthony ordered, and a few burly men emerged to drag Owen away.

tried to resist but couldn’t break free, so he

a remorseful glance, as

watched those men haul

bit awkward now. She was about to leave when

you my son’s new lover?

had

he invited me here as a guest. Since he’s gone, I won’t stay either. Bye.” The way Anthony labeled her made her speechless.

watched Pearl leave.

apologetically. “I’m sorry about that. My son can be quite headstrong. He often brings his women home. I

assumption that Pearl was Owen’s woman. “It’s fine. Just

“About our collaboration…”

we discussed. My family is willing to

Richard before gulping the wine down. “I’ll make sure the machete reaches your house by tomorrow at the

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