Chapter 942


    James rolled his eyes at Esther''sment.


    "Here are the rings you asked for, boss," the sales assistant said, addressing James.


    Boss?


    Esther choked, realizing her mistake. James owned the store, so of course, he''d be familiar with it.


    The sales assistant presented the ring box, unveiling a stunning pair of diamond rings with butterfly


    wings.


    "Do you like them?" James asked.


    Esther was practically mesmerized. This design was ingenious, even more appealing than Pearl''s


    latest design.


    At Waldorf Residence, Pearl sneezed after Esther casually tossed aside their friendship with those


    words.


    "Yeah, I like them," Esther replied.


    James picked up a ring and slid it onto her right ring finger. "Wear this ring if you like it. Let


    everyone know you''re taken."


    Esther blushed. Wearing a ring on that finger felt more like an engagement announcement. "Isn''t


    this inappropriate?"


    "What''s wrong? You''re my girlfriend," James responded, slipping the other ring onto his own finger.


    "You can''t take it off. I want to see it every time we video call," he added.


    Esther couldn''t believe her boyfriend wasn''t just awyer but a control freak. She couldn''t help


    teasing, "Why are you so bossy?"


    "Only with you." James gazed at her affectionately, leaving the sales assistant dumbfounded.


    Their usuallyposed boss seemed smitten. Had she heard correctly? Feeling awkward, the


    sales assistant changed the subject. "Mister James, is there anything else you need?"


    Only then did Esther realize their surroundings, feeling embarrassed.


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    "No, you''ve done a great job. You''ll receive a bonus," James said, making the sales assistant beam.


    "You have great taste, Mister James. Missus Crawford is lovely, and the ring suits her perfectly," the


    sales assistantmented.


    Feeling even more embarrassed, Esther urged James to leave quickly.


    James felt he''d done enough for the day and escorted her home, giving her some space.


    *


    The next day, Esther tearfully called Pearl, informing her of her departure and urging her to take


    care.


    Pearl sighed, offeringfort before hanging up.


    With Esther gone, Pearl felt the absence of her chatter andpanionship. She''s missing her best


    friend already.


    But now, a more difficult issue arose: Mister Howard''s proposed conditions. Would they need to


    divorce?