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

there was no

Jessica and even

are you winking about? Speak up if you have

just flirting

again? Jessica quickly shot him a fierce

“What?”

“Fly you an application!”

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

that

Agree to what?”

two billion, plus we can choose another item for free. And Smiley

if

Trust me, I can make Smiley Nick willingly spend two

as if you were

get lost right away, disappearing from

“Fine!”

Jessica actually agreed?

left Brittany wearing