Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 926

"You must be the lawyer Richard keeps mentioning. You do look like a promising, handsome, young man," Susan greeted him warmly.

It was the usual thing people would say, but Susan made it sound sincere. Her compliments felt genuine, despite being a common form of flattery in Enswood.

No one in Enswood had come close to the success James had. He was only twenty-three, but he became the top lawyer recommended by everyone. However, no one knew his secret identity.

"Thank you, Madam. I'm far from the legend you describe," James responded, downplaying his accomplishments. His tone was gentle, but it felt aloof.

"Not at all. Everyone could see your achievements..."

As dinner commenced, the mood turned somber, with everyone quietly focusing on their meal.

a moment with Esther. "Can I have a word with

late hour, replied in a shaky voice, "I don't think it's a good

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with other guests, and James, offering

talk. This will be your

"Um... okay then."

Esther's discomfort with dirt, prepared a clean spot for her to sit by wiping

seat. I know you don't like dirt. After our argument the last time, I made it a point to bring a stack of napkins along," he said, trying to ease the

heavy heart, asked, "What do you want

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