Chapter 839

Pearl felt a little guilty knowing Esther and James were helping her. Even though she had her reasons, Esther's impulsiveness could potentially cause trouble. Still, Pearl couldn't blame her friend, who was unaware of the full situation. After giving Esther some reassurance, Pearl mentioned dinner and ended the call. As she turned, she was startled by a bright smile in the doorway amidst the dim lighting. It was Howard Jesselton. Though familiar, his sudden appearance made her jump. After composing herself, Pearl frowned at him. "Mister Howard, you might give me a heart attack standing at the door without knocking. Howard casually walked over. "I didn't expect you to be so tight-lipped, not even with your best friend." Pearl shrugged. "She's too naive. If I told her, she might cause issues. You wouldn't want your granddaughter dragged to the police station by her collar, would you?" Howard winced at the mental image, quickly changing the subject. "Anyway, about the issue you