"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 note of

interrogation room while Pearl waited anxiously in the

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

before you arrest someone?" Richard retorted, his expression

replied. He had investigated many people before, but this was

"Go ahead."

found that you failed to pay taxes on time

Treasury Department has sent multiple reminders, but you haven't

Richard's reputation for being difficult, but due to the report, they couldn't handle

sure about that. Why don't you let me speak to the head of the

you've been operating your

talking about?" Richard asked, his

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