Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 11-2

The phone rang, interrupting Danielle’s attempts to piece together the night.

"Sweetie, coming home for breakfast? Your Dad and I are waiting." Vivian’s warm voice came through.

"No need to wait for me, Mom. I’ll grab something here at my friend’s place before heading back," Danielle replied sweetly.

"Alright honey. Drive safe."

"Will do."

After hanging up, Danielle turned to Juniper with growing dread. "Who was the person last night?"

"Oh, just David Charrington, CEO of Charrington Group and possibly the most dangerous man in the business world. You treated him like a high-end escort. It was quite a show, but he still drove you back,"

Juniper replied.

vanished

last night’s woman. And make sure those thugs understand Soulfield is permanently off-limits to

Also, the Waywood Club auction is tomorrow-they’ve got the

leaving Juniper’s place, Danielle sent a message to Emery:

Emery: [Suspecting something specific?]

Danielle:

[Yes.]

things weren’t adding up. How did a kidnapper dodge all the security cameras and snatch her from a crowded party? Why zero leads

the more it felt like an inside job-someone close to the family

If someone orchestrated this,

the Darlings’ Treeside Villa, Audrey was performing concern with theatrical precision. "Mom, where’s Danielle? Don’t tell me

stayed at a friend’s. It’s sweet that you’re worried about your sister," Vivian replied

hate to suggest anything, but... I worry about her lifestyle choices, being so new here. I’m sorry,