Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 3-2

She continued, "We weren’t sure what you’d like, so we just got some basics-clothes, shoes, bags, and a few pieces of jewelry. I know it’s not much, but just wait-we’ll go shopping together soon and get you everything else you need!"

Brand representatives descended like perfectly coiffed vultures, business cards extended.

"Danielle, what do you think of these clothes?" Vivian asked softly.

Jason’s jaw dropped at the scene. The girl had flawless skin and a tall, slender frame with long legs. She had the air of a stunning yet aloof beauty who seemed somehow removed from the mundane world, giving off an aura that kept others at a distance.

His mysterious boss turned out to be the long-lost Darling heiress.

at the mountain of merchandise, speechless. These were supposed to be her inventory designs spread over six months-her careful plan to avoid creating new designs during that time. Now her parents had brought

These shoes are perfect! This bag matches your elegance! Our daughter could make a paper bag

Danielle managed

what about the prices?" she asked, throwing Jason

soul into these designs," Jason gushed, conveniently

She’d just profited enormously from her own

like," Joseph said, offering a black card. "It’s a

Joseph. But I

my sister." Joseph’s tone brooked

a lot," she

a shadowy corner, a maid watched the warm family scene and made a call. "Miss Audrey Darling, your parents found their real daughter. Bought out half of the luxury row for her. Mr. Joseph