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.

as James and Esther were about to leave, Mobius sought a moment with Esther. "Can I

don't think it's a good idea.

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and James, offering a cold

Let him talk. This

"Um... okay then."

moved to the secluded back garden for privacy. Mobius, aware of Esther's discomfort with dirt, prepared a clean spot for her to sit by wiping the stairs

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

heavy heart, asked, "What

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