Daniel fell silent, then gently placed his cutlery down. Every move radiated authority, allowing no offense.

"I know both of you are media figures. A few words or articles from you can damage someone's reputation. But I'm

used to getting my way!"

Daniel's voice was low, yet each word held weight. His gaze was equally sharp. "I'm not afraid of what anyone might

say, but if anyone dares to harm my people, I won't hesitate to make their life miserable.

"Leroy, you know me, right?"

Daniel patted Leroy's shoulder, nearly making the seasoned journalist tumble from his chair.

Leroy stood with a pale face, his voice trembling. "I'm not sure where I've upset you, Mr. Quimby... Please, tell me!"

Amanda couldn't relax either.

"Yes, Mr. Quimby." She quickly took out a watch and opened the box, placing it before Daniel. "This is a small gift

with Leroy for years, so why can't we be straightforward? Besides... a word from

am ready to

that so?" Daniel raised an

expensive item. What bothered him

her wrist, which

his anger, picked up the watch, and tossed it into the soup pot without a

everywhere, and sparks flew from the

in shock, instinctively shielding her face, while Leroy sat

smiling, but not quite, as he

"What?"

need to repeat

and nearly collapsed into

saying you'd do

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