The Understated Dragon Lord
Chapter 428: Fortune Antiques

Chapter 428: Fortune Antiques

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

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

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

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

Beauty looped an arm cozily around Jessica's, grinning from ear to ear. "My dear, let me borrow ourcountry 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!" Danielinterrupted 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 youreturn 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 distanteye on them. She knew Beauty wanted Daniel to help out the Matthews, so Jessica saw it fit to lendDaniel 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 bosshas 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, shetossed the car keys to him. "Drive," she ordered.

"Drive? Where to?" Daniel was puzzled.

"Fortune Antiques."

The destination left Daniel stunned. "Fortune Antiques? You're taking me antiquing in broaddaylight?"

"What, you want me to take you to a nightclub during the day?"

"They're open during the day? If they are, I'm all for it!"

"Knock it off and start driving."

"Beauty, you hail from New York. Why come to New York City to shop for antiques? And what's sospecial about Fortune Antiques that got your attention?"

"The owner of Fortune Antiques, Leo Turner—his family's been tomb raiding for generations. He'sgot 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 youworried about danger and need my protection?"

"Humph!"

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