Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

"What the hell is wrong with you? You're the one who went on dates, and you're the one who was giving me the cold shoulder. Why do you think it's okay to treat me like this?" Esther felt aggrieved. This man was manipulating her and trying to shut her out. Why was he suddenly interrogating her as if she was the one at fault? sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

She thought James was a selfish man.

"I have my reasons."

Esther burst into laughter. "If you truly had reasons, you could just tell me. I'm genuinely curious. Let's see how much of a burden you're carrying and how unreasonable I am." She placed her hands on her hips, expecting his explanation to fall short.

James rubbed his forehead, feeling helpless at her reaction. It was a serious matter, but somehow Esther's response made it seem comical, even though she wasn't trying to be funny.

protect you,"

grew wide.

arranged a marriage for me when I was a child, with

was a renowned diplomat, highly accomplished at a young age. Esther didn't display any emotions upon hearing the name, but the revelation of a marriage arrangement

since you

They didn't take it seriously, but Sabrina's parents were determined for

two would get to know each other. Is that why you went on the

but

spend time with her," Esther said sadly. "I'm just an actress. Your family wouldn't approve of someone like me." Sabrina was a diplomat-young, accomplished, and outstanding. Any family would be proud to have her. Who would want their son to marry a mere actress? James felt a surge of anger at her words. "So you're just giving me up?" He had been putting effort into their relationship, yet she seemed ready to give up. "But I think " Esther began, tears welling up. If James had a great choice for a fiancee, why would