The Understated Dragon Lord
Chapter 427: Misjudgment

Chapter 427: Misjudgment

"You're already a grandpa at your age? Idiot!" Jessica playfully punched Daniel and asked, "Whatabout that Tiger King? Wasn't the reason Beauty went out to Spirit Animal Valley because it ranoff?"

"Yeah, the Tiger King had run off, but I caught it up on Spirit Hill and brought it back. Gave it a nametoo; I called it Gold."

"You tamed the Tiger King? How'd you do that?"

"Just a couple of slaps—left and right! It roared and hollered, but eventually, I got it to submit."

"And then what else?"

"What do you mean 'what else'? What else is there that I haven't told you? Go ahead, spill it!"

Jessica's interrogation was clear baiting.

"What haven't I told you?" Daniel scratched his head, grinning mischievously. "Well, there issomething... but come closer, I’ll whisper it."

"Talk!"

Jessica leaned in, and Daniel planted a quick kiss on her cheek.

"I've missed you."

"Get lost!" She feigned outrage.

"Come on, can't we just sleep together tonight?"

"Scram!"

"You're agreeing?" Daniel perked up immediately and sprawled out on the bed, saying earnestly,"Honey, go for it. I promise I won't resist."

"No! You shameless man!" With a light shove, Jessica stood up and left the room.

She didn't dare stay any longer, fearing that something more might happen.

As for Daniel, he had the opportunity to take the initiative just now. But he respected Jessica'sboundaries—she had to make the first move. In reality, he was afraid of being rejected and didn'twant to ruin the close relationship they had built. Good things come to those who wait, he thought.A woman just needs to be wooed properly.

The next morning, Daniel was roused from a beautiful dream by Jessica dragging him out of bed.

"Honey, what's the deal?" he groaned.

"What do you mean what's the deal? The sun's high, and you're taking me to the office. You're notgoing anywhere today; you're staying at the office and working!"

Jessica hadn't slept well the night before, burdened by an unexplained worry that her man might getsnatched away by someone else...

By mid-morning, as Daniel was working on preparing reports, Beauty paid a visit.

"Well, aren't the two of you busy bees?" Beauty greeted cheerfully while Jessica eyed hersuspiciously, "What do you want?"

"Not much; I just wanted to borrow your man for one more day. He was rather useful yesterday, sothought I'd use him again."

"Why would I let you borrow him? He's not a thing to be lent out or used whenever you feel like it."Before Jessica could even respond, Daniel expressed his refusal. After yesterday's outing withBeauty, where she had pinched and prodded him, he was left covered in bruises.

Reflecting on this, Daniel felt a twinge of relief for not having taken things further with Jessica thenight before.