Chapter 696

Pearl had anticipated this situation, but hearing it from him still stirred a hint of panic within her. "Why?" Wayne bit his lower lip, confusion evident in his deep, black eyes. "I suspect it's because they think you're dead. They're trying to team up to suppress Cerubleu, either by annexing us or forcing us into bankruptcy." Pearl’s gaze turned cold. Did they really think Cerubleu was defenseless? "What about Damian? Didn't you approach him—" She stopped herself mid-sentence, realizing her mistake. Damian hadn't even sorted out his own affairs yet. He wouldn't have had the time to attend to Cerubleu's troubles. Pearl sighed deeply. "Let's head back to the office. I need to figure out how to handle this." Wayne nodded, and they drove straight to Cerubleu. Pearl's return to Enswood this time was certain to reveal that she was still alive. The news might not reach the others immediately, and the Jordans likely wouldn't take action against her for the time being. Therefore, sh