Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 921

James 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.

"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 some woman'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!"

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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 home by 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."

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. On a 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.