The Understated Dragon Lord
Chapter 586 The Eightieth Birthday Celebration

Chapter 586 The Eightieth Birthday Celebration



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.

...

The Matthews Estate.

Although Daniel had saved Kind's life, after confirming that Daniel was nothing more than a country bumpkin, Kind would never consent to his granddaughter marrying such a nobody. The Matthews, as one of Washington's leading families, cared deeply about their reputation; marrying the granddaughter to a country kid would be far too

embarrassing.

At twelve minutes past noon, the birthday feast officially began. A beautiful hostess held the microphone on stage, addressing the attentive crowd. Although she was quite an attractive sight, Daniel was uninterested in her blabber.

Hot dishes hadn't yet been served on the table, but the appetizers were ready. Daniel grabbed a piece of fruit, thoroughly enjoying himself. Sitting beside him, Jessica shot him a reproachful glance.

"idiot, are you starving or something?" she asked disgustedly.

"Yes, I am starving! What, can't you afford to feed me? Are you starting to resent me now?"

"Such an embarrassment!" Jessica rolled her eyes and lightly tapped Daniel with her chopstick before commandingly ordering, "Stop eating!"

"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, stilkmunching on fruit,

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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!"