The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 428

Otherwise, Daniel was sure Jessica with her keen eyes would spot the bruises, clearly marks from a woman's clutches. That would be a trickier situation to explain. After all, Jessica was no fool to be easily deceived.

Beauty couldn't help but laugh outright at Daniel’s remark. “Ha! So you realize you’re just a country boy?” she taunted.

Daniel was at a loss for words. Caught off guard by Beauty's retort, he faltered, which she seemed to find hilarious.

"Why so tongue-tied, country boy? It's not up to you to decide. You're Jessica's assistant. It should be her call."

Beauty looped an arm cozily around Jessica's, grinning from ear to ear. "My dear, let me borrow our country boy here and take him out for another spin."

"Don't you agree with her? I'm your man, not some item to be lent to another woman!" Daniel interrupted before Jessica could reply, fervently rejecting the idea.

But Jessica didn’t give Daniel any face; instead, she answered with a smile, "Sure, as long as you return him in one piece. If you want to use him, feel free to borrow him."

Jessica was confident Beauty wasn't interested in Daniel. Besides, she had her own plans in mind. Although Jessica wasn’t actively involved with the Matthews family matters, she still kept a distant eye on them. She knew Beauty wanted Daniel to help out the Matthews, so Jessica saw it fit to lend Daniel out—both as a member of the Matthews and to keep tabs on their affairs.

"Aren't you generous!" Beauty patted Daniel on the back and commanded, "Country boy, your boss has just lent you out to me, so be a good boy and listen. If you dare not, I’ll whip you to tears!"

Despite Daniel's strong reluctance, Beauty eventually dragged him into the car. As usual, she tossed the car keys to him. "Drive," she ordered.

"Drive? Where to?" Daniel was puzzled.

"The owner of Fortune Antiques, Leo Turner—his family's been tomb raiding for generations. He's got quite the collection of rare treasures."

Beauty shared the insider info with Daniel.

"Leo? So he's a tomb raider? That doesn’t sound very reputable. So, taking me with you, are you worried about danger and need my protection?"

"Humph!"

Beauty merely snorted in response, then, like a proud swan basking in self-satisfaction, tilted her head high.