NovelOnlineJames stared at Jonathan coldly, sending shivers down the latter's spine. "I hope you're not thinking of trying anything clever, like finding a lawyer to mess with our deal. I know all the lawyers around here, so don't even think about altering the agreement." That put an end to any ideas Jonathan might have had.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Don't worry, I wouldn't dare," Jonathan replied with a forced laugh. "Take care on your way, Mister James." Once James was gone, Jonathan sank back into his chair, feeling defeated. He couldn't believe that all the wealth he had worked so hard for over the years might end up in swoman's hands.
He was so angry at Hugo that he immediately told his secretary, "Cut off all deals with Sapphire Group. I don't ever want to see Hugo again!" * After leaving the building, James asked Pearl, "Do you need a ride home?" "Oh no, I have my car. I'll drive myself. Thanks, though," Pearl quickly declined, sensing he was just being polite. Besides, she didn't want to deal with another argument with Richard if he saw her being driven hby another man.
James could guess the situation and smiled. "I never thought Richard would have such an effect on you." "That's not the case..." Pearl replied, even though it kind of was. She didn't want to admit that Richard had that much influence over her. "But really, thank you for today. I couldn't have dealt with Jonathan so smoothly without you." James just nodded, accepting her gratitude graciously. "No problem. You're Esther's friend, so helping you isn't an issue." He was actually surprised when Pearl reached out, mentioning her connection with Esther. Had it been purely professional, he might have hesitated, but the mention of Esther made him more inclined to help. After sharing this with Esther, she was giddy with excitement. "Say yes to her, Pearl has never asked for my help before, so if you can, you must agree. I finally get to help her now!" And so, James agreed to it. He went above and beyond to ensure Esther's happiness.
"Thank you. I owe you and Esther dinner sometime. But I should get going now, it's getting late," Pearl said, waving goodbye to James.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThough she mentioned going home, Pearl had other plans.
She hadn't visited Dark Bar in a long time, a place she used to manage before handing it over to Damian due to her busy schedule. Oma whim, she decided to drop by. When she arrived, Dark Bar was bustling as usual. The place was filled with people and the strong scent of alcohol.
Pearl looked around for Damian, who usually kept to a quiet corner. Not seeing him there, she was about to leave when suddenly someone hugged her from behind.
Startled, she was about to react aggressively until she recognized the familiar smell of peppermint.
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