Chapter 1227

"I know he's at home. Please tell him I'm here." Pearl stood there, refusing to leave.

The maid, caught in a tough spot, simply nodded and disappeared inside.

Seizing the moment, Pearl followed. She had no reason to hold back, especially not with James acting the way he did.

Laughter echoed from the living room, making Pearl's lips curl into a smirk.

"I'm sorry for dropping in like this," she said, stepping inside.

James seemed to be expecting this and didn't look surprised. The woman beside him, however, couldn't hide her shock.

this, Jamie? Is she here to

quick once-over. The woman's skin was even paler than Esther's, giving her a somewhat sickly appearance. While there were some

sharper, her gaze more piercing and intelligent than Esther's. It was clear to Pearl that this woman

Pearl to question James's taste. This woman wasn't as

friend," James

"Friend?"

his voice gentle, a tone Pearl found all

attentiveness to Esther had been an act of habit, not sincerity. He was only

for a minute?"

as the type who was used to getting her way. "That's

"She's here because we need to talk about something. I'll

then," she said, putting her arms

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