"No, I'm not that bothered. I just find it weird."

Richard pulled her into his arms to comfort her. "I know it's not just about Mister Elijah. There's something else going on. And I can sense what Silas is up to."

"Yeah, right."

"So, you don't have to worry. I won't let him off if he's still interested in you," Richard said, sounding jealous and childish.

Pearl smoothed his jacket and playfully pinched his nose. "Don't worry. I know."

They were about to leave when a group of people barged into the office with urgency. Leading them were several police officers accompanied by some nosy employees. "Mister Richard, we've received a complaint about illegal tax evasion in your business. Please come with us," one of the officers said, flashing his ID.

As a result, Richard and Pearl's plans for a meal were dashed, and instead, they had to accompany the police to the station.

Pearl noticed a smug smile on a man in the

a mental

taken into the interrogation room while Pearl waited anxiously in

Richard, is it true that you've been evading taxes

arrest someone?" Richard retorted, his

officer replied. He

"Go ahead."

six months. Upon investigation, we found that you failed to pay taxes on time this month," the officer explained. Richard asked solemnly, "This

Department has sent multiple reminders, but you

for being difficult, but due to the report, they couldn't

Why don't you let me speak to the head of the finance

the current situation, you've been operating

talking about?" Richard asked, his gaze

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