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

wasn’t sure

there was no

glanced at Jessica and even

Speak up if

was just flirting

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

“What?”

“Fly you an application!”

but snicker at his made–up phrase, saying, “You certainly have a gift

does that mean

Agree to what?”

these three items can be exchanged for two billion, plus we can choose another

what if we

I possibly lose? Trust me, I can make Smiley Nick willingly spend two billion

were some god. What

lost right away, disappearing

“Fine!”

Jessica actually agreed?

left Brittany wearing an incredulous