Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel 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. "I was busy last night so I just woke up. What's up?"

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

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

Esther was afraid of being rejected in person, so she cautiously said, "Well, let me tell 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. I already know."

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

"You called me about Sanders Group, right?" James responded.

Had she lost all her dignity? Esther asked dejectedly, "Well, now that you know, I won't beat around the bush. I'd like to ask for your help. Can you do me a favor, or do you have time?" Honestly, she couldn't tell from his tone if he was willing to help.

"Of course, but I have one condition."

As expected, he was laying down conditions.

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

"No need to make it sound so dramatic. I 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 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 I 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 time for her to investigate James thoroughly.