Chapter 331 Back Off

Jessica made her stance clear. She hardly cared what Daniel had said. His mouth was known for spouting nothing worthwhile, and his words were rarely sincere. She never took what Daniel said to heart; she judged him by his actions. Knowing that her daughter wasn't heeding her advice, Avery was determined to push the matter with Daniel – she wanted him to see reason and bow out. Avery pulled out a check, briskly filled out a number, and slapped it down on the table in front of Daniel. He stared at it, bemused. "What’s the meaning of this, Avery?" he asked, grinning playfully. "This is a million dollars! For a bumpkin from the hills like you, you won't find any good jobs in the city, earning at most two to three thousand a month. You would never make this much in your lifetime. But now, all you have to do is make the right decision, and this million is yours." A million was almost like pocket change for Avery. She was using this to coax Daniel into leaving, wanting her daughter to se