Chapter 429: What Do You Want

"Beauty, taking me to such a risky place with just a hum doesn't seem very sincere, does it?" Daniel

quipped.

"What kind of sincerity do you want?" Beauty shot back.

"You can rest easy; I'm not interested in your body. So, what's the real reason you're taking me to

Fortune Antiques?"

"The real reason is to buy antiques, what else?"

"To buy antiques? I'm not buying it," Daniel retorted, skeptical.

"Aren't you just a little pup? Come on, bark for me."

"Like heck I will! One more joke at my expense and I might just bite you!"

"Where exactly would you bite if there's so much to choose from?"

"Knock it off, you joker! One more word and I’ll tell Jessica everything you’ve said."

"Tell Jessica? You wouldn’t."

"Why not?"

"Because you enjoy it way too much! You love our banter. Why else would you borrow me for a day

and then come back for more today? It's clear you like the flirtatious vibe between us."

"Flirt? Not a chance! I borrowed you because it seems like you might actually have some skills,"

Beauty conceded, before ordering him with a nudge, "Hurry up and drive; stop dawdling!"

As Daniel reached for the gearshift, his hand accidentally brushed against Beauty’s thigh.

Smack!

With a crisp slap, Beauty scolded him, "What kind of driving is that? Where do you think you're

going?"

"Just Mercedes; top-class luxury!"

"Cut the nonsense and drive properly!"

With the car started, they drove for half an hour before reaching the entrance of Fortune Antiques.

"Beauty, we're here. Anything I need to know before we head in?" Daniel asked, his intuition telling

him there was more to this visit than met the eye.

"It's my first time at Fortune Antiques, and I've never met Leo before. Don't let him know who I am.

To him, we're just ordinary folks."

"Don't worry, being ordinary is my natural state. But you, standing out like you do, you'll need to act

more low-key."

"Stop talking nonsense! Once we're inside, you're my assistant, got it?"

"Are we really buying antiques once we're in there?"

"Of course! I need to see if Leo has anything worthwhile."

With that, Beauty, clicking along in her high heels, strutted into Fortune Antiques.

As soon as they entered, a kindly looking old man wearing a blue traditional robe and a goatee

came to greet them. He was naturally Leo.

"Miss, here to purchase antiques? We've just acquired several unique treasures at Fortune

Antiques. Are you interested in calligraphy, jade, or maybe something else? Whatever it is, our shop

has a wide variety; we have it all!"