Chapter 20: The start line

"So, Pearl did consciously choose this job huh?" Evelyn chirped all the way to the project they were going to review.

"Despite the multiple threats she's received for reasons that I don't know; there's no indication Pearl chose this job by force. Threats and terror on average also from customers who do not want to serve. Some ask for money; some are just a thing of the past.” replied Scott.

"It must have been a tough life. Pearl is indeed a fitting name for her." Evelyn stared out her window.

"Don't assume. Who knows she's happier than you are now, boss? You have to look in the mirror. You look really messed up."

"Just keep your mouth shut, Scott." Scott looked a little annoyed by that answer.

"If you're really worried, why don't you just ask him to stay with you?"

"She didn't want to be restrained, she said."

"You guys are just going to live together, it doesn't mean you will tie her up too right?"

"She still wants to work, she said."

"Just let her go to work, as long as after that s