The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 593

"How do you want me to work for The Matthews?" Daniel inquired, adopting a more formal tone now that Kind had dismissed the idea of him being a son-in-law. After all, Daniel was only interested in Avery, not the crusty old Kind. Avery was not only Jessica's mother but also a beautiful woman, which is why Daniel had been insisting on addressing her as ‘Mom.’

Daniel was clear-headed about the family dynamics. Avery's influence on Jessica's marital decisions far outweighed Kind's—after all, she was Jessica's biological mother. Any daughter getting married hopes for her mother’s blessing.

Kind, seeing himself as the party with leverage like a demanding client, spoke with aloof detachment, "You may be of humble origin, but your medical skills are passable. So, The Matthews is willing to invest in a shaman clinic for you, even in a central location in Washington, on prime real estate. This way, you'll have a foothold in Washington. Your starting point alone is something many can't reach in a lifetime!

Of course, The Matthews will hold a 90% stake in the clinic. You'll offer your medical skills as your share, entitling you to 10%. The Matthews will put up the investment capital, and you'll take 10% of the net profits. How does that sound? The Matthews is quite generous, aren’t we?"

"Kind, that's not generosity; it borders on betrayal!" Daniel retorted sharply with a cold laugh. "I saved your life, gave you the dog poop pill, and now you want me to be a slave to The Matthews? I run the clinic, I treat patients, and you take 90% of the profits? Even slave masters aren't as harsh as you!"

His words cast a pall over Kind's expression. "You ungrateful boy, don't you know when you're well off?"

"The one who doesn't know better isn't me, it’s you, Kind! I came here today to celebrate your birthday ceremony in good faith, and this is how The Matthews treat me? I’d rather not attend such a celebration!" Daniel stood up indignantly and strode out without looking back.

He was no fool and would not be treated like one. What was The Matthews to him, anyway? They were nothing!

No sooner had Daniel stepped through the door than Jessica chased after him in her high heels. "Idiot, stop right there!"

He stopped, turning back with a grin. "Honey, are you dragging me back to apologize to Kind?"

"Apologize for what? They were the ones in the wrong! I haven't eaten yet, and there was nothing good at the banquet. I'll take you somewhere nice."

Daniel looked at Jessica, incredulously asking, "You’re really taking my side?"

"Whose side would you expect me to take, then?"

"It seems I can’t afford to have daughters in the future! A daughter will always side with her beloved!"

"Shut up! What are you talking about? I'm on the side of reason! Whoever makes sense, that's whose side I'm on! While we're in Washington, I’ll show you around, and then we'll head back to New York.

By the way, in addition to attending grandpa's birthday ceremony, I have some business to finalize here in Washington. You'll accompany me, okay?"