Pearl felt her consciousness drifting away, her energy draining rapidly. Before succumbing to unconsciousness, one thought dominated her mind: 'I've been tricked again.'

Unaware of Pearl's predicament, Esther grappled with guilt over lying to her earlier that morning. She was prepared to come clean and apologize.

James, realizing his mistake as well, offered to drive her to the office. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Are you ready to tell her everything that happened?" James's voice broke the silence in the car.

"No way!" Esther exclaimed, realizing James had deceived her, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. "Fine, let's talk when we see Pearl."

Arriving at the office, Esther was greeted by the receptionist, who recognized her. "Miss Esther, here to see the president again," the receptionist remarked.

head. "Yes, is

a moment's thought, the receptionist shook her head. "She left with Miss Winona

"Winona Jesselton?" Esther asked.

didn't know her full name but offered a description. "She's tall, slender like a model,

indeed left with Winona, Esther's worry intensified.

but there was no answer. Pearl never ignored her calls. Even if she was busy, she would text her after rejecting the call. "Stop calling." James's voice

mean?" Esther had a bad

something must have happened to her," James

What could have happened to Pearl, given her

how could anything happen when she's a

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