Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 797

Esther turned away stubbornly and dialed James's number. Despite knowing him for so long, she suddenly realized she hadn't even

saved his number.

Someone picked up the phone and sounded like they had just woken up, their voice slightly hoarse. "lI was busy last night so | just

woke up. What's up?"

Esther struggled to find the right words. After a while, she blurted out, "It's nothing. | just wanted to ask if you're free."

There was a hint of amusement in the voice on the other end. "How could | not be free when you're askingout? What time?"

Esther was afraid of being rejected in person, so she cautiously said, "Well, lettell you now on the phone so you won't regret it

later or make a wasted trip."

Stretching lazily, James smiled. "You don't have to tell me. | already know."

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"Oh? What do you know?" Esther was puzzled.

"You calledabout Sanders Group, right?" James responded.

Had she lost all her dignity? Esther asked dejectedly, "Well, now that you know, | won't beat around the bush. I'd like to ask for

your help. Can you doa favor, or do you have time?" Honestly, she couldn't tell from his tone if he was willing to help.

"Of course, but | have one condition."

As expected, he was laying down conditions.

"Go ahead. As long as it's not too much, | can agree," Esther said, determined, like someone embarking on a mission.

"No need to make it sound so tic. | won't force you to do anything," James reassured her with a chuckle. His voice was

charming, refined, and noble, like a graceful cello in a Vienna theater.

Esther felt a sudden calmness wash over her. She took a deep breath and asked, "So, what do you wantto do?"

James casually twiddled his fingers. "Well, nothing much. It's just that my law firm could use an extra hand, and | was wondering if

you could drop by every day to help out. Of course, | understand you have your own job, so if you're busy, you can skip a day."

His request didn't seem to have any hidden agendas. After giving it sthought, Esther nodded. "Sure, sounds good."

"Awesome! Let's meet up later, and you can fillin on the details."

There was sactivity on the other side like he was getting ready for the day.

Esther felt a spark of hope and exclaimed, "Okay. See you later!"

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After hanging up, she turned to Pearl, grabbing her hand excitedly. "I did it, Pearl!"

Pearl chuckled and playfully tapped Esther's forehead. She couldn't help but think Esther was a naive kid, still going along with it

after they had gotten her. "Just be careful and don't get taken advantage of, okay?"

Esther was confused. "What's wrong? Why would you say that all of a sudden?"

"Can't you tell what his intentions might be?"

Esther blushed suddenly. "I can sense something, but | think he's just intrigued for the moment and might lose interest later."

"Alright, you better go get ready."

Esther nodded and excitedly went upstairs to change.

Pearl watched her leave, lost in thought. It was tfor her to investigate James thoroughly.