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."

a grimace as she recalled recent issues in her family's 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 to

company and pushing us into a contract breach. Now we

nothing. Tell me what I

worked up won't

her waist and pointed at James. "I don't have all day. If you say something like that again, I

spoke gently, "Okay, no need to get all worked up. I never said I wouldn't help you. I just meant

anger, which flared up

a teacup and handed it to her with a warm smile. "Have some tea to

handle this issue for

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