Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 9-1

"You’re overthinking this," David said to his grandfather. "Get some rest. I have company matters to attend to, so I’m leaving now." Without waiting for a response, he strode toward the door, desperate to escape another lecture.

His phone buzzed with messages from the "Soufield Handsome Man Group Chat-a name that made him cringe, though its members could sway the entire nation’s economy with a single decision.

Joshua Barnes: [Drinks at Divine Club tonight?]

Andrew Graham: [Perfect, it’s been too long.]

Cameron West: [See you tonight.]

Joshua’s messages flooded David’s screen. [@David, don’t tell me you’re bailing again!]

[@David, no excuses this time.]

or I’m camping

[Fine.] He then muted the chat before

small bag. She planned to visit York Pharmacy-her

garden terrace, she spotted her

try Mom’s freshly brewed

called, her eyes warm with

chair, Audrey glided onto the scene. "Oh, you’re having coffee!" She inhaled

exaggerated grace, she poured

simply must

’Poor thing

studied her

you ever had specialty coffee? This particular blend..." Audrey began

I know exactly what’s brewing here," Danielle replied with

curated influencer smile faltered as she caught Danielle’s meaning -