Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Seeing how he initially ignored her, Pearl found herself intrigued. "I guess Esther was right. You're not even pretending anymore." She sighed and shook her head.

"I'm sure you have other reasons for coming here. Why don't you just get to the point instead of focusing on something pointless like this?" James elegantly took a seat on the opposite couch, crossing his legs. "Alright, let's get straight to it then. I wonder if the rumors about your marriage discussion with Miss Sabrina are true."

She had done her research. His new girlfriend, Sabrina Watson, was the only daughter of the influential Watson family. They adored her, and her impeccable family background made her an ideal match for James.

But whether she was James's choice remained unclear.

James met her gaze and didn't beat around the bush. "The rumors are true."

"Don't play word games with me." Pearl glared at him coldly. Such tactics might work on Esther, but she wasn't so easily swayed.

James casually picked up a cup of coffee from the table, taking a sip. "I've said what I needed to say. No further comments."

point in continuing the conversation. She grabbed her bag and stood up, pretending to leave. "In that case, I won't

expression seemed forced. "Leave her

quite protective of her. I haven't even said anything yet, and you're already on edge. It's impressive how quickly you've moved on to your next relationship. Barely took you a few

but he quickly resumed

but I have a question

said,

doing all this would hurt

replied without

feelings?" Pearl shot back

can't promise that." If Esther ended up devastated, there was little he could

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Wait, her period?