Chapter 337


    The duo sat in proximity. Richard stared fixedly at Pearl’s face, lost in thought for a while before


    speaking slowly, “Your makeup looks a bit cakey.”


    Pearl, a mixture of irritation and amusement, couldn’t help butugh. “Don’t make me smack you when


    I’m professing my love for you!”


    “So, shall we then focus on investigating Lawson Enterprises for tax evasion?” Richard’s tone shifted,


    all jesting set aside.


    “Absolutely. I’ve asked Wayne to check with his contacts at the tax bureau to verify Lawson


    Enterprises’s ounts. If we manage toy hands on their actual financial statements, it’ll directly


    prove their tax evasion,” Pearl exined.


    The n sounded straightforward, yet obtaining Lawson Enterprises’s financial records posed a


    significant challenge.


    “Lawson Enterprises is incredibly guarded. They’ve erectedyers uponyers of security around their


    financial information. I can’t breach their internal systems.” With so much. protection, even Pearl, a top-


    tier hacker, would require substantial time to crack it.


    “In that case, there’s only one option,” Richard concluded, stroking his chin.


    Their eyes met, instantlyprehending each other’s unspoken intentions.


    Several minutester, Richard’s car came to a stop outside Lawson Enterprises’s building.


    “We have two choices. One is to infiltrate Lawson Enterprises’s finance office to search for their


    records, but the risk is exceedingly high,” Pearl suggested, shifting her gaze. “The other is to locate


    Lawson Enterprises’s financial manager. He’s likely involved in falsifying ounts.


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    Richard fl*pped open his notebook, retrieving the personal information of Lawson Enterprises’s


    financial manager.


    “Derrick Miller, male, 38 years old, father of two – a boy and a girl. He indulges in gambling, frequents


    bars, and maintains two mistresses owing to his fiercely domineering wife.”


    “Two mistresses? That’s…” Pearl’s expression conveyed exaggerated disbelief.


    Richard casually remarked, “That’s just based on the data. His extramarital activities are probably more


    Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Pearl scornfully cursed Derrick Miller,beling him a ‘scoundrel’ while examining his personal details.


    She wrinkled her nose at the balding patch atop his head, feeling repulsed. “A man like this wouldn’t


    even have a wife if he didn’t have some money.”


    “What’s your n then? Do you have something in mind?” Richard observed Pearl, chuckling at her


    righteous indignation.


    “I intend… to use charm,” Pearl smirked.


    But in an instant, Richard’s expression turned icy, “No, I won’t allow it!” If that sleazy man dared toy a


    finger on Pearl, he would undoubtedly lose control and chop off the man’s hand.


    “Do you have a better idea then?”


    “Find his leverage, threaten him, and make him hand over the financial statements,” Richard proposed


    his usual approach.


    However, beneath the surface, Pearl discerned a deeper sentiment, “Firstly, his actions didn’t


    necessarily break thew, so threatening him won’t be effective. If he refuses to admit anything, we


    can’t pressure him.”


    “If he refuses to admit, he’s as good as dead,” Richard stated coldly.


    “If he dies, we won’t find any evidence. Richard, I know you’re trying to protect me, but for now, we


    need evidence against Lawson Enterprises, or else we won’t stand a chance against them,” Pearl


    spoke earnestly, her logic sound.


    Reluctantly, Richard nodded in agreement. “Just don’t let him touch you, or I’ll finish him off.


    “Got it.”


    Their next step was to wait for Derrick toe out.