Chapter 288


    Puzzled, Pearl asked, “They want to see me?”


    The housekeeper nodded, describing, “There are over ten men who look like b*dyguards, dressed in


    fine attire. I have a feeling they’re not your average folks.”


    Suddenly, a daring idea dawned on Pearl. “Please go and see what they want, Miss Pearl.”


    Pearl nodded and went out, concerned about causing undue trouble for the Waldorfs.


    When the leader of the group spotted Pearl, a smile appeared on his otherwise cold face. “You must be


    Miss Pearl, correct? Mister An has an appointment with you and sent me to escort you.”


    Pearl recollected that she had agreed to visit the Jordans in a few days, but her ns had been


    dyed by a month due to her recent busy schedule.


    With a chuckle, she replied, “You must be the butler. I’m genuinely sorry, but I can’t now because I have


    some pressing matters to attend to.”


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    The butler smiled back. “Not to worry, Miss Pearl. Mister An mentioned that I should persuade you to


    apany me even if you


    decline.”


    It was evident that Pearl was expected to go, regardless of her wishes. Frowning, she felt that this


    wasn’t An’s usual style.


    Furthermore, since the butler worked for the Jordans, it was likely that the decision was influenced by


    other members of the family, perhaps even her grandfather, whom she had


    never met.


    Pearl’s expression turned inscrutable, her eyes narrowing. “Are you trying to force me?”


    However, the butler remained unfazed. He nced around and proposed, “Could we have some


    privacy? I need to speak with you alone.”


    But his request was met with Richard’s cold and blunt response. “These are all members of the Waldorf


    family. Moreover, Pearl is my fiancee, and she’s considered a Waldorf as well. There’s nothing they


    can’t hear.”


    The housekeeper was taken aback by this revtion. “Miss Pearl, how could you casually get engaged


    to someone else?”


    Pearl found the butler’s reaction old-fashioned and irritating. “I’m sure it’s none of your business. Just


    get straight to the point.” She didn’t want to waste time beating around the bush.


    “Master Jordan is insistent on your return with us, or we’ll be punished. I’m sure you don’t want us to


    resort to extreme measures to force you, do you?” It was clearly an open threat.


    Unperturbed by the butler’s intentions, Pearl remained silent, but Richard was incensed. He red


    coldly at him and spoke in a frigid tone, “Try anything, and you’ll regret it.”


    Sensing Richard’s formidable presence, the butler’s heart skipped a beat, realizing it was unwise to


    provoke him. Hence, he softened his tone. “I believe none of us want to see a conflict, Miss Pearl.”


    Pearl sneered. “I’ve made myself clear, and I don’t currently have the time to apany you. 1 will


    visit them on another day.”


    The butler’s expression gradually grew hostile. He waved his hand, and his b*dyguards lined up in


    formation. “Don’t me us for being rude since you refuse toe with us, Miss Pearl.”


    A confrontation at the entrance of the Waldorf Residence could tarnish the Waldorfs’ reputation.


    After a brief contemtion, Pearl suggested calmly, “How about we continue this discussion


    somewhere else?”


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    The butler ceased his forceful tactics, given Pearl’s willingness topromise. He smiled and agreed,


    “Certainly, if you’re willing toe along.” After that, he gestured to the people near him to open the


    car door. “Let’s talk in a cafe, Miss Pearl.”


    Richard attempted to apany them but was stopped by the butler.


    “I didn’t invite you, Mister Richard.”