Chapter 66
The Understated Dragon Lord
Chapter 66 Safe House
âDaniel, relax. This time your actions represent TMO and The Matthews. No matter what happens, Iâll have your back,â Jessica spoke softly, her words laced with conviction. Though she was a woman, she was determined to shield Daniel from the retaliation of Martial Club United.
Daniel didnât need anyoneâs protection, but her words still touched him deeply. âThanks, Jessica! But really, itâs just Martial Club United. I can handle it; itâs no big deal.â
Listen to this âA no big deal?â Brittany snorted with sarcasm and turned to Jessica with a challenge. âListen Jessica. This nobody has no clue what heâs gotten himself into. Heâs stirred up a hornetâs nest, yet instead of showing any remorse, heâs here blowing smoke! How can he think he can handle Martial Club United with just a statement?â
âEnough, Brittany!â Jessica warned her sharply, before turning back to Daniel. âYou need to head home now and stay put. Donât even think about stepping outside. If you so much as set foot out that door, Iâll break your legs myself!â
Jessica believed this was the only way to keep Daniel safe. If Martial Club United couldnât find him, then he wouldnât be in any danger. After all, The Matthews were a top family in New York, and Martial Club United wouldnât dare to force their way into a Matthewsâ mansion.
As long as Daniel stayed quietly inside the mansion without running about, he would be safe. Brittany immediately became anxious upon hearing Jessicaâs plan. She clearly understood its implications and quickly tried to convince Jessica to rethink. âPlease reconsider, Jessica! This is not a wise choice. By doing this, youâre dragging The Matthews family into the abyss for someone who isnât worth it!â
âDo I need your permission to make decisions? Donât think Iâm not aware that it was you who brought Daniel to Windows Street. Besides, his visit there didnât cause trouble, but actually brought great merit to the company. So I will not only not punish him, but Iâm also going to reward him generously!â
Daniel chimed in earnestly, âLike I said, Martial Club United is not a big issue. I can truly sort it out just like
that.â
âZip it, Daniel! Youâve done well, but until I sort this out, you are not to show your face. Stay put at home, and donât you dare leave your room. If you do, I swear Iâll break your legsâIâm not joking!â
Jessica understood all too well that Daniel had no friends or background to fall back on. If Martial Club United caught him, heâd definitely be a goner. The only way to keep him safe and unharmed was for him
to lie low.
âStay in my room? Hone-â¦â Danjel almost slipped and called Jessica âhoneyâ but caught a sharp glance from her and quickly corrected himself. âHuh, itâs not like Iâm your lover or anything.â
Danielâs words caused a twinge of jealousy in Brittany. In her eyes, Daniel was a nobody. How dare he speak to Jessica in such a familiar tone? If others were around, theyâd surely mistake this nobody as Jessicaâs husband.