Chapter 831


    Pearl felt her consciousness drifting away, her energy draining rapidly. Before sumbing to


    unconsciousness, one thought dominated her mind: ''I''ve been tricked again.''


    *


    Unaware of Pearl''s predicament, Esther grappled with guilt over lying to her earlier that morning.


    She was prepared toe clean and apologize.


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    James, realizing his mistake as well, offered to drive her to the office.


    "Are you ready to tell her everything that happened?" James''s voice broke the silence in the car.


    "No way!" Esther eximed, realizing James had deceived her, her cheeks flushing with


    embarrassment. "Fine, let''s talk when we see Pearl."


    Arriving at the office, Esther was greeted by the receptionist, who recognized her. "Miss Esther,


    here to see the president again," the receptionist remarked.


    Esther sheepishly scratched her head. "Yes, is she here?"


    After a moment''s thought, the receptionist shook her head. "She left with Miss Winona a while ago."


    "Winona Jesselton?" Esther asked.


    The receptionist didn''t know her full name but offered a description. "She''s tall, slender like a model,


    ssy-looking with blond hair..."


    Realizing Pearl had indeed left with Winona, Esther''s worry intensified. Where could Winona have


    taken her?


    Concerned, Esther attempted to call Pearl several times, but there was no answer. Pearl never


    ignored her calls. Even if she was busy, she would text her after rejecting the call.


    "Stop calling." James''s voice was low.


    "What do you mean?" Esther had a bad feeling.


    "Stop calling because something must have happened to her," James exined gravely.


    Esther couldn''t believe it. What could have happened to Pearl, given her agility and


    resourcefulness?


    "Are you thinking how could anything happen when she''s a good fighter?"


    Esther nodded.


    "Even if she''s skilled, she''s still vulnerable," James continued in a hushed tone. "What if she was


    caught off guard?"


    Esther felt tears welling up from the anxiety. "Where should we start looking for her?"


    Seeing Esther''s distress, James pulled her into aforting embrace, trying to calm her down.


    "Don''t worry, I''ll help you find her."


    Esther allowed herself to believe him, feeling a sense of sce in his arms.


    James, recognizing Pearl''s role in improving Esther''s perception of him, decided to help her in


    whatever way possible.