Chapter 167


    Two middle-aged men appeared to be arguing about the parking situation outside. The man who was


    speaking sounded self- righteous and reluctant, even though he had hit the other man’s car.


    Pearl found him somewhat familiar, and upon closer look, she realized it was Brandon, who had been


    gone for a long time.


    Brandon’s clothes were shabby, as if he had bought them from a street vendor. He had lost his


    confidence and was now living as a regr citizen.


    Pearl felt a pang of pity for him, but she didn’t dwell on it too much because she knew he had brought


    this upon himself.


    However, Brandon seemed to get an idea when he turned and spotted Pearl. He hurried over to her


    and yelled while pointing in her direction, “She’s my wife! Tell him to ask forpensation from her


    because I don’t have the money!”


    In his mind, Pearl was somehow responsible for his current situation, so he thought it wouldn’t hurt to


    get some money from


    her.


    The other man seemed to believe Brandon and approached Pearl.


    “Are you his wife? He’s the one who damaged my car. I spent over 150 thousand dors when I bought


    it. Are you going to pay me?”


    Pearl sneered and replied, “I have nothing to do with him. He should be the onepensating you.”


    “You’re so unreasonable!”


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    The man knew that Brandon couldn’t afford topensate him based on his current appearance, so


    he decided to hassle Pearl in hopes of getting some money out of her.


    “Ladies and gentlemen, her husband damaged my car, but she refuses to pay for the damages. This is


    outrageous!” The victim dramatically sat on the ground, wailing for justice when he realized that Pearl


    was unmoved.


    As a result, a crowd gathered, with some people criticizing Pearl and others showing sympathy for the


    supposed victim.


    “Mister Brandon, you’ve be even more shameless after a few months.” Pearl couldn’t be bothered


    to speak to the man on the floor and turned her attention to Brandon nearby.


    Seeing that the situation was no longer his concern, Brandon wore a cunning grin. “Miss Pearl, I know


    you’re known for helping people. How about helping me this time? I really don’t have the money.”


    Suddenly, he caught sight of Richard in the car and fear engulfed him. But he managed to suppress it


    andughed. “Hey, Mister Richard, you’re here too. I’m d to see you.”


    Despite the troubles his family had faced, Brandon didn’t fear Richard’s wrath.


    “I’ll give you a chance, Brandon. Set the record straight with that man, or you’ll face the


    consequences.” Richard’s unease grew as he heard how Brandon had falsely framed Pearl. His icy


    demeanor intensified when Brandon made things difficult for her.


    “Do you really think I’ll listen to you, Mister Richard? I have nothing to lose now. I won’t be intimidated


    by you, and you can’t threaten me.” Brandon leaned back andughed.


    “Well, don’t regret it.” Richard stepped out of the car and turned his attention to the man who was


    crying and creating a scene. He asked in a cool tone, “You want money, don’t you?”


    The man stopped crying “You’re giving me money?”


    “I’ll give you 270 thousand dors, but this man imed that my girlfriend is his wife and caused us a


    lot of trouble. Well… I’m sure you know what you should do, right?” Richard rarely smiled, but his smile


    now sent shivers down the spine.


    Being a sensible man, the victim chuckled at the opportunity to gain some money. He beamed at


    Richard, exposing his yellowish teeth. “Sure, sir. Don’t worry. I’ll teach this man a good lesson!”


    Knitting his brows, Richard returned to his car.