Chapter 586

"Of course, ma'am. I strongly recommend you come back with me," the butler insisted. He looked to the side, and a few people walked over. "I'd advise against resisting so you don't get hurt." Damian positioned himself in front of Pearl, challenging their captors. "What business does Pearl have with your family, apart from blood? Why do you have to lock her up? Are the Jordans now in the kidnapping trade? The butler's face reddened with irritation as Damian taunted him. He cleared his throat and retorted, "Do you lack manners, Scott? Your family no longer exists so you should watch your words." "What does my family's existence have to do with me? If the Jordans have all gone extinct, should the butler take his own life?" Damian countered. The experienced butler chose to ignore the provocation and maintained a smile. "I'm going to let this slide. You take the lady away and the rest of you lock this man up in the east wing." "You're going to detain non-Jordans as well?" Damian's anger flared as he glared at the middle-aged men who had gathered around. "Of course not. However, to prevent you from abducting Miss Pearl, the master instructed us to temporarily confine you and only release you after the lady's wedding." "Wedding? Didn't Raymond reject the wedding? Why are we getting engaged again?" Pearl exclaimed in disbelief. The butler smiled mysteriously. "The master has decided to hold a wedding to prevent you from running away. I can't disclose the identity of your future husband just yet, but rest assured, he has chosen a suitable match for you." Outrage boiled within Pearl. "I am Richard's fiancee. Marrying someone else is out of the question." The butler smiled indifferently. "That's not a problem. We will send someone to cancel your engagement with the Waldorfs. You should prepare for your upcoming wedding." As if he were weary of talking, he waved to the men behind him. "Let's go." The butler had assembled the most capable men at his disposal. Even though they might not match the skills of Pearl and Damian, their sheer numbers could overpower the two. Instead of using her energy on futile resistance, Pearl decided to preserve her energy and use it to figure out a way to escape. Damian realized what she was doing, nodded, and didn't resist either. "Very well. We will deliver your meals daily. Your soon-to-be husband will arrive in ten days," the butler stated. Leading Pearl toward her cottage, he secretly confiscated all her communication devices, except for the tiny ring she had managed to slip to Damian. Once they were separated and the butler had left, Pearl settled into her room and began speaking to Damian through the ring. "Damian." Hearing her familiar voice, Damian glanced around to confirm that no one was monitoring him before feeling relieved. "Are you in your room now?" "Yes, but I have a suspicion. How did the butler know it was us?" Even if they had merely visited Beah's cottage, it should not have been discovered so quickly. Damian closed his eyes and, after a lengthy pause, responded, "It's quite simple. Someone told them so we would get caught." "You mean… the girl?" Pearl recalled the girl with her innocent gaze. It was unfathomable that someone who appeared so kind and unassuming could betray them. "Why would she do that?"