The idea seemed crazy to Jonathan, but he was stuck in a tight spot with Pearl and didn't dare to object.

"So, aren't you going to consider it seriously, Mister Jonathan? This is all I'm asking for."

James stood nearby, expressionless. "Mister Jonathan, we can settle this quietly if you agree. If not, we'll have to take it to court. You might end up in jail for a while." He made it clear. If Jonathan didn't accept Pearl's demand, James was ready to take legal action that could land Jonathan behind bars.

Jonathan forced a grin, but inside he was fuming. The nerve of these two brats, threatening him! Yet, he couldn't even voice his anger.

in his sixties, feared he wouldn't survive a jail sentence. Plus, he'd

casually inspected her nails and smiled. "I want

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neither too much nor too little in her view; it was

man to see how he'd react, but he was genuinely considering

fifteen percent. That's outrageous!" Jonathan felt

but fifteen seemed like she was trying to

of his inner turmoil but amused by his changing expressions. "If you think it's too much, we'll go ahead with legal action," she said as she stood up. "I'm not losing anything here. I'm fine with whatever outcome, but you should prepare for jail time. James,

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