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

since there was no loss to him, why not

Jessica and even

Speak up if

was just

guy up to his antics again? Jessica

“What?”

“Fly you an application!”

at his made–up phrase, saying, “You certainly have a gift for making

that mean you

Agree to what?”

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

if we

can make Smiley Nick willingly spend two billion to

as if you were some god. What if

lost right

“Fine!”

Jessica actually agreed?

wearing an incredulous