Chapter 89
Brandon?
Both Richard and Pearl exchanged knowing glances, instantly recognizing the mastermind behind this incident.
“I didn’t expect Brandon to be so persistent and keep testing my patience. Does he really think I wouldn’t retaliate?” She gnashed her teeth. If it weren’t for Richard, she would likely have taken this burly man down with her today.
“Can I… go now?” slowly, the burly man got to his feet, but as he attempted to run away, Richard’s kick to his knee sent him tumbling to the floor once more.
Coldly, Richard rebuked, “You must be punished by law given your failed attempt at assault.”
“Oh no!” The burly man ignored everything else and wailed, “I’ve told you the man behind it. Why won’t you let me go?”
up if you say more.”
His outburst earned him a stem glare from Pearl. “It won’t be as simple as being locked up if you say
Threatened, the burly man fell into despair and remained silent.
After that, Pearl called the police, leading to the man’s arrest. She decided to deal with Brandon after negotiating with Richard.
Richard and Pearl made an appointment with their partner in a private room on the first floor. When Pearl entered the room, she saw a familiar man standing across from her.
“What a coincidence! We meet again.” Raymond greeted Pearl with a smile.
Incredulous, Pearl turned to look at Richard as if wondering if their partner was Raymond or not.
Richard explained slowly, “Our partner is NK Group, and I only found out an hour ago that he’s the president.”
Chuckling, Raymond added, “It seems fate has brought us together.”
After the three of them took their seats, Richard started discussing the deal with Raymond.
“I can give up this piece of land to you, but NK Group has to promise Waldorf Enterprises ten percent of profits.”
Surprised, Raymond said, “Well, you’re asking an exorbitant price, Mister Richard. Ten percent is too high. How about five percent?”
Though both Richard and Raymond were smiling, Pearl could detect a sense of tension in their words.
Suddenly, Raymond ignored Richard and grinned at Pearl. “But ten percent isn’t much if I’m doing Miss Pearl a favor.”
“You don’t have to do me a favor, Mister Raymond. Just discuss it among yourselves.” Pearl sensed the rising tension and
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