Chapter 1091
Anyway, none of this was something she should be worrying about.
With a playful curve to her lips, the woman said, “Come on, Daniel, don’t let things like this get under your skin. Let’s just enjoy ourselves while we can. These things always have a way of working themselves out.”
Her words made sense to Daniel, and he found himself agreeing.
He scooped her up in his arms and carried her into another room. She knew exactly what that room was for. After all, she was well aware of the kind of people Daniel kept there. That was exactly why she worked so hard to please him.
Being on Daniel’s good side came with plenty of perks. But, as the saying went, being around a man like him was like walking a tightrope over a pit of lions—every word and move had to be measured to keep him appeased. Only then could she enjoy the rewards. Daniel could be a strange man at times, but when she pleased him, his generosity was never lacking. She wasn’t foolish–if staying close to him meant reaping that many benefits, of course she intended to keep things going.
Daniel knew exactly what was in the minds of women like her, but it didn’t bother him. Money was just numbers to him–nothing more. If people were willing to flatter him for it, he was more than happy to let them.
When it was over, Daniel’s face was filled with satisfaction. He hadn’t indulged any of his more peculiar tastes with her–he understood there was a difference between the occasional indulgence and constant overindulgence. Sometimes it was worth keeping a few “normal” people in his circle.
He tossed a bank card onto the table, his tone light and careless. “Alright, if you need anything, buy it yourself. Don’t contact me unless it’s important. Keep these people in line for me, and you’ll find I’m very generous in return.”
The woman nodded in understanding. After so many years at Daniel’s side, she had seen plenty. Nothing mattered more than money. Only when she saw her wallet grow fatter, bit by bit, did she feel a real sense of security.
Her voice turned silky. “Don’t worry, Daniel. With this small group, I can keep everything perfectly under control.”
Daniel didn’t answer–he simply put on his clothes and left. With her, their relationship was more like that of business partners. Years of working in step had built a certain trust. So, when he left things in her hands, he did so without hesitation.
Once he was gone, the woman dressed as well, her expression shifting back to one of cool detachment. It was nothing like the look she’d shown Daniel moments ago. Now she carried herself with a touch of aloof elegance. She knew perfectly well that the people she was about to face were nothing more than worthless stock. They had no value, no way of bringing her any gain. This was simply doing Daniel a favor, keeping an eye on them–nothing more. Because she understood this so clearly, she kept her boundaries sharp and her focus clear.
She pulled on her clothes and opened the door to the room she hadn’t entered earlier. Inside, it was pitch-dark. She didn’t think much of it. The moment she stepped in, the rattle of chains became louder. It was obvious everyone inside was afraid of her. Pinching her nose in distaste, she waved a hand in front of her face, making her disgust at the place plain.
“I said, all of you better behave.”