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 molest

of

see, a misunderstanding! I knew it! With such a

by Daniel’s answer, Joshua walked back to Jennifer. “Your claims that Master Daniel molested you

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

photos? And I’m the

for itself! Everyone here today is a Delvin Hub business elite; they aren’t blind. If you, Master Joshua, protect him, it will become public knowledge. No

immediately halt Healthy Land’s collaboration with TMO! If he’s innocent–and you’re slandering him, then you’ll owe him

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

”

wanted to crush Daniel and make him the laughing stock of Delvin Hub,

looked over at Daniel. “Master Daniel, what do you

“I agree.”

his affirmative response, so he