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

a mental note

the interrogation room while Pearl waited anxiously in the reception

Richard sternly. "Mister Richard, is it true that you've been evading taxes for the

need evidence before you arrest

officer replied. He had investigated many people before,

"Go ahead."

a report this morning alleging tax evasion over the past six months. Upon investigation, we found that you failed to pay taxes on time this month," the

Treasury Department has sent multiple reminders, but you

were well aware of Richard's reputation for being difficult, but due to the report, they couldn't handle the matter discreetly. They

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

on the current situation, you've been operating your company illegally. We may

are we talking about?" Richard asked, his gaze