However, Jonathan's anxious look made Pearl laugh. "James, can you believe he's trying to bribe you?"

"Thanks for the offer, Mister Jonathan, but I don't need your money," James replied, dismissing the bribe with his usual sharp tone. This was an insult to him, who had far more wealth than Jonathan could imagine.

Left with no options, Jonathan turned to Pearl with a worried look. "Miss Pearl, is there any other way we can solve this?"

He had surrendered.

let him off

Jonathan?" she said, walking over and gently patting his shoulder. "Let's just talk this out," she

by Pearl's beauty. But now, her smile

this, Miss Pearl?" he asked, hoping for some leniency. He regretted his greed and realized Hugo had

regret. "It's such a shame you signed another agreement. That was disappointing." Jonathan felt a chill as Pearl acted all innocent and naive. "I'm really sorry, Miss Pearl. I want to keep our partnership. I can even end the other deal. Please, don't be upset," he pleaded, deciding that humility was his best defense. Even if he was much

his

want. If it's possible, I'll do it," Jonathan said, bracing himself for her demands. He

shares in Steward

nearly choked on his saliva.

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