Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

James stared at Jonathan coldly, sending shivers down the latter's spine. "I hope you're not thinking of trying anything clever, like finding a lawyer to mess with our deal. I know all the lawyers around here, so don't even think about altering the agreement."

That put an end to any ideas Jonathan might have had.

"Don't worry, I wouldn't dare," Jonathan replied with a forced laugh. "Take care on your way, Mister James."

Once James was gone, Jonathan sank back into his chair, feeling defeated. He couldn't believe that all the wealth he had worked so hard for over the years might end up in some woman's hands.

He was so angry at Hugo that he immediately told his secretary, "Cut off all deals with Sapphire Group. I don't ever want to see Hugo again!"

James asked Pearl, "Do

no, I have my car. I'll drive myself. Thanks, though," Pearl quickly declined, sensing he was just being polite. Besides, she didn't want to deal

and smiled. "I never thought Richard would have such an effect on

case..." Pearl replied, even though it kind of was. She didn't want to admit that Richard had that much influence

"No problem. You're Esther's friend, so helping you

it been purely professional, he might have hesitated, but the mention of Esther made him more inclined to help. After sharing this with Esther, she was giddy with excitement. "Say yes to her. Pearl has never asked for my help before, so if you can, you must agree. I finally get to

it. He went above

should get going now,

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