But James wasn't that surprised. "By the way, tell your dad to fire the project manager involved in this collaboration." His statement hinted at the truth behind the situation. Esther couldn't contain her curiosity. "I want to know how you figured out who the culprit was." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Pearl chuckled as she listened to Esther.

Esther turned to Pearl, noticing her suppressed laughter. "What's so funny? Do you know something too?"

"You should ask James to tell you," Pearl replied, unwilling to spill the beans herself.

James remained composed. "It's classified information."

"Great, just great. You guys are keeping secrets from me," Esther muttered, poking forcefully at her salmon with her fork.

everything's resolved." She gestured toward the nearby bottle, noting that it wasn't strong

Pearl watched Esther, lost in thought. Esther's cheeks were flushed from the wine. She remembered a similar scene from the other day when Esther got

sober after just

side, while Pearl and James sat

quite surprising," Pearl commented with a

about you, Miss Pearl. You have quite

identity with the help

charming laugh. "Then why

her hands. "What

"You're straightforward, Miss Pearl. I appreciate you keeping my secret." If his identity were exposed, Esther might

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