Chapter 63


    Richard ignored Pearl’s question and used his uninjured hand to take aptop out from his bag, immed


    iately delving into


    work


    Bored, Pearl gave up and grabbed her ownptop. Her aim was to uncover the mastermind behind the


    conspiracy that had targeted them. Utilizing facial features from


    photos and investigating recent calls and bank transactions, she traced the clues back to Lawson Enter


    prises.


    “Richard, do you know who’s behind this attack on you?” Pearl asked tentatively.


    Without looking up from hisptop, Richard answered without even blinking, “Lawson Enterprises.”


    Shocked, Pearl asked, “How did you know?”


    Richard exined calmly, “Ourpany’s stock has been on the risetely, and our jewelry business is


    thriving. We’ve nearly monopolized the low–end jewelry market and are moving into high–


    end jewelry. Who do you think would be the most threatened by this?”


    “Lawson Enterprises holds a grudge against us for failing to strike a deal. They lost out on potential prof


    its and are envious of our current sess. Is that why you suspect them?”


    Richard shed her a rare smile. “You’re very:


    v smart.”


    His astute deduction impressed Pearl, but she had another question. “What are you going to do about it


    ?‘


    Being vindictive, she always sought retribution when wronged. Of course, she wasn’t inclined to let Law


    son Enterprises off the hook for causing such a big mess.


    A steely resolve gleamed in Richard’s eyes. “Of course, I won’t forgive Lawson Enterprises so easily.”


    Knowing that he would make a move, Pearl felt reassured.


    Over the next two days, Pearl


    concocted a cover story when the Waldorfs inquired about their whereabouts. She imed that they we


    re workingte at thepany and wouldn’t be returning home temporarily. Sean was away on busine


    ss, making her fabricated story more believable.


    Richard only resumed his duties at


    thepany once his hand had almost healed. During their absence, thepany had acquired some


    Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    unfamiliar faces,


    Upon his return, Richard held an executive meeting to discuss their next move.


    “I propose we stabilize production of our low–


    end jewelry and allocate substantial funds for the development of high–


    end pieces,” Richard suggested. His n piqued Pearl’s interest, as she admired his strategic thinking.


    “I’m not sure that’s a wise move,” a skeptical voice interjected suddenly, breaking the silence in the con


    Richard nced up, his face turning cold as he looked at the man nearby. “Why do you think so?”


    Pearl also turned her attention to the source of this unexpected dissent, discovering that it was Brandon


    Brandon, who generally carried himself with an air of superiority, had adopted a condescending tone.


    “Have


    you forgotten how to n during your brief absence, Mister Richard? We’ve yet to stabilize our position


    end jewelry market, which is performing admirably. Rushing into high–


    end jewelry development could backfire, potentially resulting in financial losses. Who will be held oun


    “We won’t lose money,” Richard asserted. “Sticking with low–end


    jewelry alone will lead to aesthetic fatigue, limiting our potential. We’d miss out on a good opportunity


    to develop high–end jewelry.”