Pearl couldn't help but worry when Esther headed to see James.

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Right after Pearl dropped her sarcastic comment, James showed up with a friendly smile. "Hey, what brings both of you here?"

"I'm here to keep Esther company, making sure she doesn't get caught by the big bad wolf," Pearl said protectively.

The comparison was clever, making James chuckle. "Okay, come on in."

He led Pearl and Esther to the couch and went straight to the point, "Alright, tell me in detail what's going on."

business. "It was just a few days ago when my brother finally told me the truth. Our business hit a rough patch, and I had to practically force him

and pushing us into a contract breach. Now we have to pay a hefty

smiling and saying nothing. Tell me

won't solve

and pointed at James. "I don't have

stood up slowly, placing his hands on her shoulders to calm her as she sat back down. He spoke gently, "Okay, no need to get all worked up. I never said I wouldn't help

me?" Esther's anger, which flared

phone, I'll help you." James grabbed a teacup and handed it to her with a warm smile. "Have some tea to relax.

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