Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

"Where's James?" He asked, placing the fruits he just bought on the table and looking around.

"I… chased him away," Esther admitted quietly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Why did you do that?" Richard was surprised. Everyone could see how much James loved her, so why would she do such a thing?

"Because… I broke up with him."

Richard was taken aback. "Why?"

"I found out how Mobius died. It was because of me, so I can't be with James like nothing happened," Esther explained, hugging her head and looking pained.

"Don't you think this is ridiculous?" Richard didn't hold back. "First of all, Mobius's death wasn't your fault. He made his own choices, and it was his skills that led to the accident, not you. Secondly, Mobius did everything out of love for you, not expecting anything in return but for you to be happy. You're making him out to be a bad person."

Esther hadn't realized Richard knew so much. "I didn't mean that. That's not what I meant. I never blamed him. I just..."

"What I said still stands. If Mobius was still alive, he'd want you to be happy. He kept his distance from you because he wanted you to have a healthy relationship."

Esther seemed to be moved by his words and nodded silently. "Yes, you're right. I shouldn't be so selfish."

"James is innocent. Ending things with him over this will only make it harder for you to find happiness in the future," Richard advised, his tone firm but caring.

Richard's words were a stark reality. Though they were harsh, they were the truth.

Esther bowed her head, reflecting on her stupid actions.

Pearl tugged at Richard's sleeve. "Alright, she's unwell. Stop scaring her."

"I'm not scaring her. I just want her to understand the situation." Staring at Esther, he continued in a heavy tone, "Some things are gone forever once you let them go."

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Pearl looked at Esther's pale face, feeling her heart ache. "It's okay, calm down. James is understanding and rational. If you want to make it up with him, it doesn't have to happen right away. Rest well and see him when you're feeling better."

Esther's heart felt heavy, but she was too unwell to express it. "Okay."

Pearl gently touched Esther's hair, comforting her. "Don't worry too much. It's not as bad as you think."

Since Esther fell ill, the shoot stopped. She could only stay at the hospital and recover so she could return home with Pearl. As for the loss they suffered, Pearl covered it so it wasn't a big issue.

After getting back to their country, the first thing Esther did was to visit the firm to see James.

But as she entered, she was blocked by a woman dressed in office attire.