Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 820

But James wasn't that surprised. "By the way, tell your dad to fire the project manager involved in this collaboration." His statement hinted at the truth behind the situation.

Esther couldn't contain her curiosity. "I want to know how you figured out who the culprit was."

Pearl chuckled as she listened to Esther.

Esther turned to Pearl, noticing her suppressed laughter. "What's so funny? Do you know something too?"

"You should ask James to tell you," Pearl replied, unwilling to spill the beans herself.

James remained composed. "It's classified information."

"Great, just great. You guys are keeping secrets from me," Esther muttered, poking forcefully at her salmon with her fork.

Pearl suggested, "Let's have some wine to celebrate now that everything's resolved." She gestured toward the nearby bottle, noting that it wasn't strong wine, so a little indulgence should be fine.

Half an hour later, Pearl watched Esther, lost in thought. Esther's cheeks were flushed from the wine. She remembered a similar scene from the other day when Esther got drunk.

Meanwhile, James seemed sober after just two drinks.

Esther started leaping at the side, while Pearl and James sat calmly, facing each other.

"Mister James, your background is quite surprising," Pearl commented with a fake smile.