The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 344

Brittany knew Jessica wouldn’t actually fire Daniel, but it didn’t stop her from using the threat to scare the country boy.

"Jessica wouldn’t fire me!"

"And why wouldn't she?"

"Because I'm both cheap and effective! Have you brought as much value to TMO during your time here as I have?"

"You..."

Right then, Aiden reappeared, her hands gracefully holding a polished mahogany box secured with a 24-karat gold lock. She approached Daniel, and a unique scent wafted to his nose – a blend of the distinct aroma of Ganoderma and a subtle, bewitching female fragrance. The latter even overshadowed the Ganoderma’s scent, drawing him in further.

Noticing Daniel’s nose twitch in response, Brittany’s frown deepened. Her intuition screamed that this country boy was up to no good. So, she darkened her expression and demanded, "What are you doing?"

"Nothing, why?"

"What do you mean nothing? I saw your nose twitching. What are you sniffing?"

"Obviously, it’s a fragrance!"

"Which fragrance?"

"The scent of Ganoderma."

"What else?"

Daniel leaned in closer, bringing his nose near Brittany’s chest and took a light whiff, then teasingly exclaimed, "The scent of a woman!"