Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

"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 mental note

the interrogation room while

Richard, is it true that you've been evading taxes for the past six

need evidence before you arrest someone?"

questioning based on a report we received," the officer replied. He had investigated many

"Go ahead."

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

Treasury Department has sent multiple

to the report, they couldn't handle the matter discreetly. They had to interrogate

me speak to the head of the finance department at my company?" Richard

his throat. "Based on the current situation, you've been operating your company illegally. We may need to

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