The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 31 I Accept the Wager

Brittany’s final remark was intentionally loud, intended for Jessica to hear. Her aim was to ensure Jessica wouldn’t be naïve enough to be led astray by Daniel.

Jessica’s faced darkened as she asked, “Brittany, are you instructing

me on what to do now?”

“No, that’s not it at all, Jessica! You misunderstand! I was just telling Smiley Nick he can bet against that idiot if he wants, but he can’t involve TMO in the wager! Regarding the Windows Street property, if we were to sell, we would only do so at the current market rate,

certainly not the original price from three years ago!”

“I know what I need to do! You don’t have to remind me twice!”

Jessica’s response gave Nicholas, the wily fox, a whiff of opportunity. He quickly flashed his trademark Smiley Nick grin at Daniel.

“Daniel, even if Jessica herself disagrees, you can’t use the Windows Street property as a bargaining chip to bet against me. In that case, let’s forget about your intention to sell these three pieces of trash to me for two billion. After all, Ma’am Jessica doesn’t think highly of your chances – she’s already convinced you’re bound to lose!”

It was a crass attempt at goading

sure if

no loss to

glanced at Jessica and even cheekily winked at

you winking about? Speak up if you have

just flirting

antics again? Jessica quickly shot him a fierce glint to stop

“What?”

“Fly you an application!”

but snicker at his made–up phrase, saying,

does that mean

Agree to what?”

with Smiley Nick! If we win, these three items can be exchanged for two billion, plus we can choose

what if we

lose? Trust me, I can make Smiley

if you were some

right away,

“Fine!”

Jessica actually agreed?

wearing an