Category: The Understated Dragon Lord

Chapter 36 Naive  “Daniel, you’re being too naive. Do you really think I’ve never seen this kind of tactic before? You don’t need to make empty threats; I won’t fall for them.”  Daniel didn’t bother to argue and simply asked Nicholas, “So you are giving up the chance to buy this sculpture for fifty million?”  … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 36” »

Chapter 35 Last Chance  “Jessica, he just claimed the statue was worth fifty million, but now it has turned out to be worth only five million. That doesn’t exactly qualify as a good performance! How does an employee who cannot meet objectives deserve a reward? According to the company’s rules, you should deduct his bonus! … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 35” »

Chapter 34 A Reward for My Husband  Spurt…  Daniel spit the mouthful of vodka onto the statue. Brittany immediately yelled in exasperation.  “You good–for–nothing, you obviously can’t hold your liquor, taking such a big swig and then spraying it everywhere! That’s a five- thousand–dollar bottle of vodka you’re wasting! The company policy states that penalties … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 34” »

Chapter 33 Fire Him  Jessica was getting irritated and glared at Brittany. “Did you clearly understand what I said? If Daniel says the sculpture is worth fifty  million, and he needs you to do something for him, you should do it! If the sculpture isn’t worth fifty million in the end, I’ll punish him! But … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 33” »

Chapter 32 You have some nerve  Nicholas was stunned! Jessica, the undisputed businesswoman of Delvin Hub, was undoubtedly shrewd and capable. She was agresing to let her little assistant gamble with Nicholas over the Windows Street property?  What was Jessica thinking?  After a moment of contemplation, Nicholas figured it out. TMO had long wanted to … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 32” »

Chapter 31 I Accept the Wager  Brittany’s final remark was intentionally loud, intended for Jessica to hear. Her aim was to ensure Jessica wouldn’t be naïve enough to be led astray by Daniel.  Jessica’s faced darkened as she asked, “Brittany, are you instructing  me on what to do now?”  “No, that’s not it at all, … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 31” »

Chapter 30 Another Bet  Nicholas couldn’t help but burst into roaring laughter, then stared at Daniel like he was looking at a fool. “Two billion? Who are you going  to sell to? Who would pay two billion for your junk?”  “The buyer is right in front of me.”  “Right in front of you? Who? Who … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 30” »

Chapter 29 The Power of Auctiq  Nicholas’s words sowed a seed of doubt in Jessica’s mind. She knew that the owners willing to take the three forgeries had appraised them at around five million dollars. However, none of them were willing to actually purchase them for that price. The highest bid she received was 880,000 … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 29” »

Chapter 28 Deal is Deal  “Two million is definitely out of the question! For these three items you have, Jessica, I can only offer two hundred thousand.”  “One million eight hundred thousand!”  “One hundred eighty thousand.”  Nicholas’s counteroffer left Jessica stunned.  “Smiley Nick, what do you mean by this?”  “Jessica, I wasn’t particularly interested in … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 28” »

Chapter 27 Auctiq  Jessica made a snap decision to stop intervening in  Brittany’s attempts to make life difficult for Daniel. No matter how Brittany tried to challenge him, Jessica would not utter a single word. She knew Brittany’s capabilities well; if Daniel could hold his own or even outpace her during their confrontations, it would … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 27” »