Seeing how he initially ignored her, Pearl found herself intrigued. "I guess Esther was right. You're not even pretending anymore." She sighed and shook her head.
"I'm sure you have other reasons for coming here. Why don't you just get to the point instead of focusing on something pointless like this?" James elegantly took a seat on the opposite couch, crossing his legs.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Alright, let's get straight to it then. I wonder if the rumors about your marriage discussion with Miss Sabrina are true." She had done her research. His new girlfriend, Sabrina Watson, was the only daughter of the influential Watson family. They adored her, and her impeccable family background made her an ideal match for James.
But whether she was James's choice remained unclear.
James met her gaze and didn't beat around the bush. "The rumors are true." "Don't play word games with me." Pearl glared at him coldly. Such tactics might work on Esther, but she wasn't so easily swayed. James casually picked up a cup of coffee from the table, taking a sip. "I've said what I needed to say. No further comments." With James being so tight-lipped, Pearl saw no point in continuing the conversation. She grabbed her bag and stood up, pretending to leave. "In that case, I won't disturb you any longer. I'm going to have a chat with Miss Sabrina." James's expression seemed forced. "Leave her alone." "Hah, you're quite protective of her. I haven't even said anything yet, and you're already on edge. It's impressive how quickly you've moved on to your next relationship. Barely took you a few days." Despite knowing James wasn't that type of person, Pearl couldn't resist needling him after his admission.
James didn't seem fazed by her sarcasm. His lips parted, as if to speak, but he quickly resumed his serious expression. "I suggest you stay out of this. I have my own plans." "Of course, but I have a question for you." "Go ahead," James said, sensing what was coming.
"Do you know doing all this would hurt Esther?" James replied without hesitation, "It wouldn't." "Not even her feelings?" Pearl shot back at him.
"...I can't promise that." If Esther ended up devastated, there was little he could do.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPearl's temper seemed about to explode. She wasn't sure why she was becoming so emotional-maybe her period was near. Wait, her period? After a mental calculation, she realized she was a month late.
"Missus Pearl," James's voicebrought her back to the present. "There's one thing you don't need to worry about. Nothing I do wilbtruly harm Esther." Pearl replied coldly, "That's not convincing. Esther is heartbroken right now. She might just decide to let you go." Observing his reaction, she noticed his d fist and felt a surge of relief. Just as she suspected, this man hadn't let go of Esther yet.
"Why do you look so troubled? Isn't this what you want?" Pearl teased him, nonchalantly tracing her finger across the table. "Esther called me, sobbing about her relationship issues. You should be pleased-you'll be left alone from now on." Pearl deliberately tried to make it sound worse than it was to make James feel guiltier.
James's expression remained unchanged, but his emotions were in turmoil. For the first time, he felt like he was losing control.
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