The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 332

As the flirting continued unabated, Avery's anger simmered. Her stunning eyes widened, the fury boiling over.

"Enough!" Avery erupted, bringing immediate silence.

"Mom, are you mad?" Daniel asked in his irreverent tone.

"I am not your mother, and don't you dare call me that!"

"You're not my mom? That's odd. Avery, are you suggesting Jessica isn't your biological daughter, but someone you picked up from a trash heap?"

"You're the one who's been picked up from a trash heap!" Jessica snapped, kicking Daniel lightly under the table with her heel.

"Ow! Mom, you better control your girl; she's kicking me."

Daniel shamelessly provoked Avery, only to earn her wrath in return.

"Country bumpkin, shut your mouth! If you call me 'mom' one more time, I swear I'll tear your mouth to shreds!"

After calming herself down, Avery spoke with grave seriousness.

"Country boy, you have two choices. The first - take this one million, leave my daughter, leave New York, and never show your face in this city again, nor contact my daughter!"

"Trying to buy my love with a million dollars?" Daniel shook his head, firmly refusing. "I won't do it!"