Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 1314

"I knew you were smart, Miss Pearl. Just a small hint is all you need."

"If that's what you think, you don't have to worry because I'll never work with the Crawfords," Pearl said calmly. "Cerubleu has always stayed out of conflicts. We won't get involved in this matter."

Luther shook his head. "No, you will get involved because of your love-struck best friend. If she decides to support James, you'll end up supporting James's side too."

Pearl was speechless. She didn't expect everyone to know Esther's foolishness.

"The main thing is, you don't just run Cerubleu. You also have support from the Waldorfs, the Jordans, and the Quintons. Miss Pearl, you're a big influence. So, I think it's best to have you on my side."

Pearl was surprised to hear Luther speak so openly. "Then, I can promise that I won't work with the Crawfords in any way, not even in private."

"That promise means nothing. I need to work with you," Luther said. "I don't want to be harsh, but I must tell you something. If you refuse to work with me, I might come after you."

Luther's tone was indifferent, but Pearl felt threatened right away.

Luther looked down at her rounded belly. "You just got pregnant and aren't feeling well, so I won't say too much to upset you."

Hearing this, Pearl instinctively held her belly and stepped back cautiously. "What do you mean?" She knew he wasn't just concerned about her being pregnant. He was implying he could harm her child.

Luther spread his hands. "I mean nothing. Don't put words in my mouth."

"Alright. If that's your decision, I won't bring it up again." Then, he added, "And the same goes for Esther, your best friend."

He smiled and walked away.

After that, Pearl investigated the backgrounds of the three troublemakers. She discovered that all three were closely linked to Luther.

If her guess was right, Luther had intentionally hired them to cause trouble. They played the bad guys, and Luther played the hero to make a good impression on her, hoping it would help them work together.

But it also meant Luther wasn't trying to hide his plans since Pearl could easily uncover the truth.