Chapter 781

"If you don't leave, I'll make sure you never get to walk again." James gave his final warning. The man finally realized he shouldn't challenge him. He just spat and hastily made his escape from the scene. James arched an eyebrow at Pearl. "I'll need you to take care of the rest." Pearl was taken aback but nodded. "Alright." She then sent a text to the bar manager. [Grab the man who just escaped and teach him a lesson.] When she looked back at James, he had a contented smirk on his face. "I'm relieved that a friend like you is protecting Esther." Pearl felt something was off with that. Why did James sound like Esther's family member while regarding her as an outsider? "Este is my friend so of course I'd protect her." 'You're just an outsider so you should back off.' Pearl didn't voice these thoughts, but at that moment, Esther stumbled into James's arms and nuzzled her face against his chest. "Wow, you're so warm. I'm so sleepy," she spoke drowsily and soon drifted off