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.

wouldn't survive a jail sentence. Plus, he'd lose everything

inspected her nails and smiled.

you want fifteen? You're ruining me." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt

"Mister Jonathan, your life isn't worth much,

for fifteen percent was neither too much nor too little in her view; it was just a

just playing with the silly man to see how

too much. You've done nothing to deserve fifteen percent. That's outrageous!" Jonathan felt like Pearl was just trying to take

be generous to give her five percent, but fifteen seemed like she was trying to take

we'll go ahead with legal action," she said as she stood up. "I'm not losing anything here.

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