Chapter 921


    James stared at Jonathan coldly, sending shivers down thetter''s spine. "I hope you''re not thinking


    of trying anything clever, like finding awyer to mess with our deal. I know all thewyers around


    here, so don''t even think about altering the agreement."


    That put an end to any ideas Jonathan might have had.


    "Don''t worry, I wouldn''t dare," Jonathan replied with a forcedugh. "Take care on your way, Mister


    James."


    Once James was gone, Jonathan sank back into his chair, feeling defeated. He couldn''t believe that


    all the wealth he had worked so hard for over the years might end up in some woman''s hands.


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    He was so angry at Hugo that he immediately told his secretary, "Cut off all deals with Sapphire


    Group. I don''t ever want to see Hugo again!"


    *


    After leaving the building, James asked Pearl, "Do you need a ride home?"


    "Oh no, I have my car. I''ll drive myself. Thanks, though," Pearl quickly declined, sensing he was just


    being polite. Besides, she didn''t want to deal with another argument with Richard if he saw her


    being driven home by another man.


    James could guess the situation and smiled. "I never thought Richard would have such an effect on


    you."


    "That''s not the case…" Pearl replied, even though it kind of was. She didn''t want to admit that


    Richard had that much influence over her. "But really, thank you for today. I couldn''t have dealt with


    Jonathan so smoothly without you."


    James just nodded, epting her gratitude graciously. "No problem. You''re Esther''s friend, so


    helping you isn''t an issue."


    He was actually surprised when Pearl reached out, mentioning her connection with Esther. Had it


    been purely professional, he might have hesitated, but the mention of Esther made him more


    inclined to help.


    After sharing this with Esther, she was giddy with excitement. "Say yes to her. Pearl has never


    asked for my help before, so if you can, you must agree. I finally get to help her now!"


    And so, James agreed to it. He went above and beyond to ensure Esther''s happiness.


    "Thank you. I owe you and Esther dinner sometime. But I should get going now, it''s gettingte,"


    Pearl said, waving goodbye to James.


    Though she mentioned going home, Pearl had other ns.


    She hadn''t visited Dark Bar in a long time, a ce she used to manage before handing it over to


    Damian due to her busy schedule. On a whim, she decided to drop by.


    When she arrived, Dark Bar was bustling as usual. The ce was filled with people and the strong


    scent of alcohol.


    Pearl looked around for Damian, who usually kept to a quiet corner. Not seeing him there, she was


    about to leave when suddenly someone hugged her from behind.


    Startled, she was about to react aggressively until she recognized the familiar smell of peppermint.