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After vanishing for years, the poor boy suddenly reappears, seeking to cancel the engagement. Yet the stunningly beautiful CEO refuses to consent and astonishingly proposes a one-year trial marriage???
Chapter 26 Eighty Million Jessica was getting a headache and scolded Brittany sharply, “I’ll teach Daniel discipline, and it’s not your place to do so! You’re not his superior, and he’s not yours. You can’t control each other or bully each other! Both of you come with me; we’re going to Auctiq to find Nicholas … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 26” »
Chapter 25 Another Dose of Resentment Since Jessica forcefully arranged for Brittany to stay in that room, she took a leave of absence and stayed there without taking a step outside. It was her way of showing Jessica just how important she, as a secretary, truly was. Jessica, leading Daniel to the hostel door, gave … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 25” »
Chapter 24 This Is My House The next day at noon, Daniel just stepped out of the shower when the door to his room was flung open. Both he and the intruder screamed in unison. Daniel quickly wrapped himself in the blanket, covering every inch of himself like a mummy. Jessica, cheeks burning red with … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 24” »
Chapter 23 You’re My Honey Brittany swore to herself that she’d drive Daniel out of TMO and away from Jessica for good! After a quick drive, they pulled up in front of a stand- alone villa in The Matthews residential complex. “Weren’t you supposed to take me to a five–star hotel?” “Isn’t this place better … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 23” »
Chapter 22 Punishment After speaking his piece, Daniel started to leave, a plastic bag in hand. Jessica snatched the bag away and demanded, “Do you really think I’m the kind of person who only cares about profits?” “Does it matter if you are or not?” “What do you mean by that?” “Had I not bumped … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 22” »
Chapter 21 We’re in the Same Boat “I’m in the same boat as Mr. Andrew, the humiliation you faced today is just as much mine. Why would I mock you?” “Healthy Land’s strategic partner is TMO, not ArmCorp. Right now, Anthony, it’s you and The Matthews who are on the same team. After today’s debacle, … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 21” »
Chapter 20 I Will Not Kneel Andrew’s knees buckled as he knelt down before Daniel, a shocking spectacle for everyone watching. The eldest son of The Armstrongs and president of ArmCorp kneeling before a loser? If word got out, it would detonate across Delvin Hub and make headline news. “I’m sorry,” Andrew said, apologizing in … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 20” »
Chapter 19 Kneel Down? He’s Not Worthy Kneel before a nobody? In the presence of so many people, to kneel to a nobody from the countryside? The mere thought of such a shameful and ridiculous act was beyond Jennifer’s acceptance, and naturally, Andrew was not willing either. Observing their inaction, Joshua grew impatient. “Why haven’t … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 19” »
Chapter 18 A Wager “Everyone has seen, the facts are now clear. The ring that accidentally fell from Master Daniel’s neck was indeed an accident. The ring ending up under Jennifer’s feet was also merely a coincidence.” “Master Joshua, is this what you call fairness? Even if the ring fell accidentally, the fact that it … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 18” »
Chapter 17 Our Shared Honor and Disgrace Jennifer looked down on Daniel with the disdain of a queen, utterly confident. There was no doubt in her mind that he had deliberately thrown that ring under her seat on the plane to take advantage of her. She knew all too well the crooked intentions of such … Read More “The Understated Dragon Lord Chapter 17” »