Pearl didn't forget that her mission was to find Esther and James. "I have something important to attend to, and I don't have time for a chat," she declared, prepared to leave. "No need to search. Esther is safe," Richard responded with a knowing smile as Pearl turned away.

Turning back around, Pearl inquired, "How do you know who I'm looking for?"

Richard found it rather amusing. "Why do you think I'm here?"

He didn't seem to be joking, so Pearl hesitantly got into the car.

Once the door closed, she found herself momentarily captivated by Richard's eyes. However, after a pause, she asked, "I'd like to know how you found out. Did James text you?"

Since James was new money who had recently returned to the country, Pearl couldn't fathom any connection between them.

but he didn't want to reveal his source. Instead, he nodded and admitted, "Yes,

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looked at her. "That

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say to you," Richard replied, gripping the steering wheel and gazing

apology ridiculous. "Why are you apologizing?

lost his

hint of fatigue was unmistakable. "I'm

Pearl recalled that he had been somewhat out of line and had made hurtful comments. However, it seemed that he had only

just an outsider so it wasn't my place to get involved in your family's issues. I should

narrowed. "Just listen when I'm apologizing. Don't say

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