The Understated Dragon Lord
Chapter 595 A Woman’s Thoughts

Chapter 595 A Woman’s Thoughts

"What business? What are you talking about?" Daniel inquired, his curiosity piqued.

"The Perkins Organization! TMO wants to build a cooperative relationship with The Perkins Organization-a strategic collaboration. If we can achieve that, TMO can expand into Washington, establish a branch here, and secure our footing," Jessica explained, her eyes shining with the gleam of ambition. It was apparent she wasn't content with TMO only doing well in New York; she aspired to more.

"Is The Perkins Organization really that powerful? Wyatt wants to cooperate with them, and so do you?" Daniel asked.

"Of course! They're the number one group in the USA! The leading tycoons!" Jessica stressed the significance of The Perkins Organization.

"Isn't The Perkins Organization owned by the Perkins family? Why don't you directly speak to Down? He is the big-shot heir of the Perkins, and he fancies you! You only need to throw yourself at him, and he'll surely give you all the business you'd want," Daniel suggested, only half-serious.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Jessica grabbed him and pinched hard.

"Idiot, what nonsense are you spouting?" she scolded.

"Ouch! Ouch!" Daniel yelped, melodramatically reacting to the pinch.

"I was wrong, honey! Terribly wrong! I won't say another word, I swear!" Daniel hastily promised.

Jessica let go then, but not before giving him a sound slap on the back.

"Honey, you slapped me?"

"And what of it?" she challenged.

"But... my butt is off-limits!"

"Off-limits? I bet I can make it swell with a good spanking," Jessica threatened as she delivered another stinging slap.

The slap landed with satisfying contact, and she found she took an excessive pleasure in the action. Unaware that each slap transferred a bit of Daniel's Genki into her, making her feel unusually pleasant afterward-Jessica felt a burst of joy. Her beautiful face beamed with happiness, displaying a brighter smile than the blossoming spring flowers.

"So, idiot, what do you want to eat?" she asked, still in high spirits.

"You!" Daniel cheekily responded.

"Get lost! Shameless!" Jessica scoffed, rolling her eyes. "Not much is good in Washington, but there's one place Beauty took me to that was decent. Shall we go there?"

"What if I say I don't want to go?"

"It's not an option!"

Jessica was merely feigning an interest in Daniel's opinion and just dragged him along when he resisted. The nearby streets were lined with bars. The restaurant's décor was simple, characteristic of a small diner, but the quality of food attracted many patrons.

Once seated, Jessica handed the menu to Daniel, "What do you want to eat?"

"Lobster, grilled oysters..." Daniel barely managed to order a few items before Jessica snatched the menu away from him.

"Do you think you can really place an order? Don't you know the correct response at a time like this is to say, 'Whatever my wife orders, I'll eat'? You just don't understand basic manners!"

Jessica promptly ordered a feast. Once the food was served, Daniel was taken aback by the excessive amount of lamb kidneys she had ordered. "What the heck? Why did you order so many lamb kidneys? What's the plan?"

"We eat! What else? Lamb kidneys are delicious; you should eat a lot."

"Wait, do you plan to sleep with me tonight?"

"Get lost! Keep dreaming!"

"You don't sleep with me but order all these kidneys for me to eat? What's that about? Are you giving me opportunities to stray since we're near bar street?"

"idiot, if you even dare think about cheating, I'll twist you to death!"

Jessica looked around to ensure no one was looking, then swiftly pinched Daniel right in the groin. Daniel was shocked at her audacity. "What did you...?"

"You know exactly what. If you dare spout that non-sense again, I'll show you what I'm capable of."

Daniel kept his thoughts to himself, savoring the lamb kidneys. Jessica, on the other hand, ate her share with an air of elegance. Watching her eat in such a ladylike fashion, Daniel felt an urge to consume her beauty in one gulp.

Suddenly, the server brought a bowl of clams to their table. Daniel picked one up, drew the meat out with a skilful suck that didn't even require using a toothpick, capturing Jessica's attention.

"idiot, you're quite a skilled eater."

"Of course!" Daniel demonstrated his skill once more. Then, he couldn't help but give Jessica a suggestive look.

Jessica caught his gaze and sensed something off. "What are you looking at?" she asked, her voice tinged with annoyance.

"I'm wondering what else on you can be eaten like that."

"Get lost! Perv!" Jessica rebuked him even as her mind began to wander into surprising territory. This idiot was absolutely corrupt. She wondered how effective his mouth really was.

Oh no, she thought, what is she even imagining? She couldn't afford to give this idiot any advantages. He hadn't yet cleared the hurdle with her mother. Besides, with the upset at her grandfather's birthday today, how will he make amends?

If Daniel couldn't earn her grandfather's forgiveness, she certainly wouldn't give him any intimate favors.

Lost in her thoughts, Jessica's mind

was a whirlwind of contradiction. After all, she was a normal woman and they were, in fact, married. Honestly, if Daniel took a little

initiative, if he made a bold m

she would probably offer little real resistance; she'd likely just scold him afterward-or perhaps give him a fierce twist to settle the score.

At this stage, only a thin paper barrier remained unbroken between them, and it was not Jessica's place to tear it; she would wait for Daniel to make the move.