Chapter 658
Richard said gently, “That’s more like it. I hope to work with you, but you need to give me the machete, your family heirloom.”
Pearl was bewildered, wondering why Richard also wanted the machete.
Owen became dissatisfied with Richard’s request. “Dad, this is our family heirloom. How can we just give it to a stranger?” He had just promised to give the machete to Pearl, and if his father handed it to someone else, Pearl would think less of him.
Anthony Adley couldn’t accept his son undermining him in front of others, and he was on the verge of getting angry. “You’re young. Don’t meddle in this.”
Owen held the machete tightly. “No, I refuse!”
Pearl found herself in a dilemma. If Richard hadn’t intervened, she might have gotten the machete. Now, she was unsure how to get herself out of this situation.
“So what? Take him away. I don’t want him embarrassing me here,” Anthony ordered, and a few burly men emerged to drag Owen away.
Owen tried to resist but couldn’t break free, so he reluctantly left.
Before leaving, he shot Pearl a remorseful glance, as if apologizing.
Pearl’s eyes filled with disgust as she watched those men haul the plump Owen away. What an absurd farce!
However, Pearl felt a bit awkward now. She was about to leave when Anthony stopped her.
“Are you my son’s new lover?
Anthony showed Pearl no respect, as he had long gotten used to such situations.
Humiliated, Pearl’s smile disappeared. “No, he invited me here as a guest. Since he’s gone, I won’t stay either. Bye.” The way Anthony labeled her made her speechless.
Anthony scoffed and watched Pearl leave.
After Pearl had left, Anthony turned to Richard and smiled apologetically. “I’m sorry about that. My son can be quite headstrong. He often brings his women home. I apologize if it caused you any discomfort.”
Richard was annoyed by Anthony’s assumption that Pearl was Owen’s woman. “It’s fine. Just discipline him.”
“About our collaboration…”
Richard smiled. “We’ll proceed as we discussed. My family is willing to work with you despite this hiccup.”
“I’m glad to hear that.” Anthony laughed and raised his glass to Richard before gulping the wine down. “I’ll make sure the machete reaches your house by tomorrow at the latest.”
Richard nodded and got to his feet. “I’ll take my leave then.”
After bidding Anthony goodbye, Richard walked outside and saw a familiar figure standing
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under a nearby tree.
When Pearl saw Richard, she flew into a rage. She pointed at him and complained, “Do you have any idea how miserable you’ve made me?”
“What do you want me to do then? Do you want me to watch another man take advantage of my woman without consequence?” Richard kept a cold gaze. “I can’t be that generous.”
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