Chapter 659

Seeing Richard stubbornly hold onto his stance, a helpless sigh escaped Pearl. She knew that it was futile to keep on arguing with him. "But Owen won't easily give up the machete if you do this." Richard seemed to realize the complexity of the situation and softened his expression. He gently ruffled her hair. "There, there. Don't worry about it. He'll give me that machete." Owen's opposition was ultimately meaningless because his father wouldn't pass up the opportunity to elevate their family's status. "Fine." Pearl sighed again. "That seems to be the only option now." * Unbeknownst to them, as they conversed downstairs, Owen had witnessed everything. Anthony had confined Owen to an upstairs room. He felt increasingly confused due to their intimacy. Suddenly, his phone rang, and he picked it up, even though the caller's number was unfamiliar. "Are you Mister Owen? I heard you're with Miss Pearl now, is that correct?" The caller eagerly inquired about him and Pearl. Owen wa