Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard)
Chapter 706

Pearl's eyes welled up with tears.

Blake gently touched her forehead, feeling sympathy for her. "Alright, no need to get so emotional."

"I'm not emotional. There's just something in my eye," Pearl said, wiping away a tear as she scolded him with a laugh.

"Fine, fine. I won't argue with you about it." Blake shrugged helplessly.

Raymond redirected the conversation back to business. "So, how's your company doing?"

Pearl's expression soured when her company was mentioned. "Cerubleu is in debt for 41 million dollars because one company claimed our products were subpar and canceled our contract. Additionally, all the Enswood companies terminated their cooperation with us. It's become impossible for us to make ends meet."

Blake couldn't hold back his frustration and cursed, "Those b*stards! I bet they're all lackeys of Lawson Enterprises!"

"Richard didn't come to your aid even in such dire straits. It's clear he doesn't care much about you," Raymond remarked suddenly.

Pearl lowered her head and spoke calmly, "There's nothing between us anymore."

Raymond realised he had touched a sensitive nerve and stopped discussing the topic. He tried to offer some comfort. "Alright, take some rest for now. If you trust me, let me handle your company."

"You guys came to help me when my company was in such a bad state. Of course, I trust you." Pearl then glanced at Wayne. "Raymond will be the acting president from now on. Follow his instructions in the company."

"Sure." Wayne recognized Raymond's competence and didn't object. He nodded in agreement.

However, Blake frowned in dissatisfaction. "What about me? I came here to help you. I want to contribute too!"

"Alright, I'll let you guys take care of the company. Just help each other out," Pearl said with a laugh, surprised at Blake's childishness.

Finally, Blake relaxed his furrowed brows.

The new president of Cerubleu quickly became a hot topic. After some investigation, people discovered that he came from the wealthy York family in Bodgow.

Many speculated if it was Raymond, the president of the York Group. But Raymond wasn't the only one who had come to help. Blake, the second son of the Jordan family, had joined as well.

Under Raymond's leadership, Cerubleu's finances rapidly improved. It not only regained its previous strength but even surpassed it.

The York family's wealth played a significant role in this turnaround. They had the resources to invest heavily.

Meanwhile, the smaller companies that had previously caused trouble for Cerubleu were now in a state of panic. It was one thing to offend Cerubleu, but they had also crossed the Yorks and Jordans. They wondered how insignificant entities like them could survive.

In their desperation, they sought assistance from Lawson Enterprises. However, even the formidable Lawson Enterprises found itself in a dilemma. They hadn't anticipated that Cerubleu would receive support from Bodgow.

They had assumed that Cerubleu would collapse without Richard. However, Cerubleu had strong connections.

Now, everyone was focused on protecting themselves, with no time or inclination to worry about these smaller companies. Lawson Enterprises ignored it every time the presidents of those companies came to them. They feigned ignorance.

Moreover, Raymond's methods weren't as gentle or straightforward as they appeared. Within a few days, he had openly and covertly eliminated several companies.

As a result, no one dared to oppose Cerubleu anymore.