The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 586

Daniel's reasoning left Jessica speechless, and she could only roll her eyes at him in exasperation.

"Just behave yourself!" she snapped, followed by yet another punishing pinch.

"Ow..." Daniel yelped like a little pup.

"What are you yelping about now?"

"You’re bullying me again."

"So what if I am? Got a problem with that?"

"You wouldn’t dare bully me without using your hands!"

"And what should I use instead?"

"Your mouth."

"Get lost!" Jessica remarked irritably before pinching him once more.

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The Matthews Estate.

"No! I want to eat!" Daniel defiantly continued his feast. After all, it would be a waste not to eat perfectly good food in front of him.

Just then, a familiar figure entered the banquet hall. It was none other than Smart, carrying an exquisitely crafted sandalwood box with a 24-karat gold lock.

Spotting Daniel and Jessica together, still munching on fruit, Smart wouldn't just let it slide. He might be there ostensibly to celebrate Kind’s birthday, but his main hope was to officially ask for Jessica's hand in marriage—he was determined to make her his wife.

To achieve that, he needed to crush Daniel, ensuring the country boy felt humiliated and unworthy to show his face again. After today, Smart was intent on making Daniel leave The Matthews Estate and never dare to cross its threshold again.

Smart approached Daniel with a sneer and taunted, "Country bumpkin, you’re already eating, huh? Are you here to freeload? This is The Matthews estate, part of Washington’s The Eight Families. How audacious of a country bumpkin like you to show up here!"