Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 8-1

Audrey’s stomach churned at Danielle’s cold response, taking it as pure arrogance. She couldn’t help but study her rival’s face-Danielle was stunning, no doubt about it.

But those distant eyes were like ice, almost unnervingly clear, like nothing in this world could ever faze her.

This is that backwater girl?’ she wondered, recalling the lack of useful information in Danielle’s background check.

"Audrey, Danielle just needs time to warm up. You’ll be close soon enough," Vivian soothed.

Audrey’s face softened into a practiced look of pure, lovely, and pitiful innocence. "Of course," she replied obediently, "I’ll be a perfect sister."

"Enough talk-you must be hungry, let’s eat!" Vivian guided Danielle to the table laden with both their girls’ favorites.

surprise. As CEO of the Darling Group, he

brings you home

sister," he replied simply, his gaze warming as it settled

wonderful that you made time for Danielle. Isn’t it lovely?"

Audrey burn with both embarrassment and rage. With their parents and Joseph present, she could

Danielle with choice morsels. Each gesture

darling. You’re too thin." Vivian fussed over

"Don’t bother

of a devoted daughter, expertly distributing everyone’s favorites. "I’ll learn your

her intimate familiarity with the family-a calculated display

performance

Audrey’s presence bothers you, I’ll set her up elsewhere. You shouldn’t have