Chapter 44

In an act of protecting Pearl, Richard sneered. "Waldorf Enterprises doesn't need your company." "We'll see about that." Chet glared at Richard fiercely and stormed off. Pearl had not expected Richard to step forward. She asked as she smiled, "Were you defending me?" Richard was moved by her smile, but he quickly looked away. "I couldn't stand him taking liberties with my employee." Seeing his indifference, Pearl stopped teasing him. "What should we do now? Lawson Enterprises won’t work with us anymore. This is going to be an issue." "I have a Plan B. Lawson Enterprises is a small fry and can't do anything to us." Pearl was curious. "What's your plan?" "I’ve decided to work with a foreign company. It will be a little more expensive, but Walford Enterprises can afford it." "Why don't you work with Cerubleu instead?" After a pause, Richard replied, "Cerubleu has always been mysterious, and the projects they take on are completely dependent on their president’s mood. We may was