The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 16 The Reputation of the Family

“Are you teaching me what to do?” Joshua’s question sent shivers down Anthony’s spine, prompting him to quickly deflect, “No, I

wouldn’t dare!”

Anthony fell silent, but he believed Joshua had taken his words to heart. Reputation was always of paramount importance to his master. He wouldn’t let his good name be sullied for the sake of a

nobody.

Joshua’s frown deepened, and his expression grew stern, which made Anthony gloat internally. His master was angered, and Daniel was doomed. Andrew also picked up on the cues and, while wanting to speak out, was dissuaded by Anthony’s glare. Joshua was clever and needed no instruction from anyone else; any further input could only

make things worse.

However, Joshua was troubled by Jessica’s potential reaction to the photos, as women were often sensitive about such matters. As a devoted disciple, it was his duty to aid his master.

asked, “Master, did you really

kind of person?

I knew it! With such a beautiful wife, how could you possibly molest

by Daniel’s answer, Joshua walked back to Jennifer. “Your claims that Master Daniel molested you on the train–based solely

supposed chat records–can’t prove anything. You need

in these photos? And I’m the victim.

a Delvin Hub business elite; they aren’t blind. If you, Master Joshua, protect him, it will become public knowledge.

Daniel truly did what you’ve accused, I will immediately halt Healthy Land’s collaboration with TMO! If he’s innocent–and you’re slandering him, then you’ll owe

! But if he’s guilty, he must kneel before me and slap

”

and make him the laughing stock of Delvin Hub, a

over at Daniel. “Master Daniel, what

“I agree.”

conviction in Daniel’s innocence was bolstered by his affirmative response, so he asked Jennifer, “Which flight was it, and which seat did