Female Novel
Chapter 1028
Seeing how he initially ignored her, Pearl found herself intrigued. "I guess Esther was right. You'renot 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 offocusing on something pointless like this?" James elegantly took a seat on the opposite couch,crossing his legs.
"Alright, let's get straight to it then. I wonder if the rumors about your marriage discussion with MissSabrina are true."
She had done her research. His new girlfriend, Sabrina Watson, was the only daughter of theinfluential Watson family. They adored her, and her impeccable family background made her anideal 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, butshe wasn't so easily swayed.novelbin
James casually picked up a cup of coffee from the table, taking a sip. "I've said what I needed tosay. No further comments."
With James being so tight-lipped, Pearl saw no point in continuing the conversation. She grabbedher bag and stood up, pretending to leave. "In that case, I won't disturb you any longer. I'm going tohave 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 hisadmission.
James didn't seem fazed by her sarcasm. His lips parted, as if to speak, but he quickly resumed hisserious 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.
Pearl'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 voice brought her back to the present. "There's one thing you don't need toworry about. Nothing I do will truly harm Esther."
Pearl replied coldly, "That's not convincing. Esther is heartbroken right now. She might just decide tolet you go."
Observing his reaction, she noticed his clenched fist and felt a surge of relief. Just as shesuspected, 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 herfinger across the table. "Esther called me, sobbing about her relationship issues. You should bepleased—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 feltlike he was losing control.