While he spoke, Daniel switched the call to speaker mode and handed the phone to Brittany.
"Brittany, prove to Jessica that it's actually you I'm with," he said.
Jessica was a bit skeptical of Daniel, so she asked, "Brittany, is that you?"
"Yes, Jessica, it's me! I ran into our country boy here on the street. He was up to no good, trying to skip work, so I thought I'd drag him back to the office!"
"Get your business done and come back soon."
With a quick command, Jessica ended the call. She trusted Daniel with Brittany because they were like oil and water; nothing unexpected would happen between them.
Despite having hung up, Brittany still seemed a bit flustered and nervous.
"You better not tell Jessica we came to a hotel room!" she warned Daniel.
"But I'm an honest guy. Whatever Jessica asks, I'll tell her the truth. It’s just a hotel room visit with Brittany during work hours. No big deal; I lose nothing from it."
"I'm warning you! If you dare to blab, I'll rip your mouth off!"
The pair left the room and made their way to a nearby herbal market called Herbal Lune. Among all the shops in the market, this one wasn't the largest, but it definitely had its own charm.
With just a glance, Daniel was certain Herbal Lune had some treasures within its walls and couldn’t wait to step inside. As he entered, he saw a beauty in a green dress – Aiden Foster, the owner of the shop. Her serene elegance captivated Daniel. He had an eye for beauty, and he never hesitated to appreciate a pretty sight when he saw one.
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