Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 17-1

As soon as Vivian and Howard sent out the texts, the group chat was flooded with messages. The brothers couldn’t wait to return home. Vivian and Howard didn’t reply. Instead, they turned their phones off and prepared for bed.

Danielle got up early as usual the next morning. She had finished the designs for the new launch that season and sent them over to Jason before making her way downstairs for breakfast.

In the dining room, a great fuss was being made.

Elliot said, "I came back as soon as I heard, so I couldn’t prepare any gifts. Danielle won’t hold it against me, will she?"

Matthew asked aloud, "Look at my outfit. Would Danielle approve?"

"I declined several surgeries so that I could let

Danielle coming down yet? Should I go get her? Never mind. Let’s

and Vivian and Howard felt their heads spinning with the bombard of

the boys turned their attention to Joseph and chided him for not telling them earlier that Danielle

didn’t bother to answer their questions and continued looking through the newspaper, stealing glances

caught sight of Danielle, he tossed the newspaper aside and walked towards her, saying, "Oh, Danielle, you’re up so early. Come and

from your business trip," Danielle replied warmly with a sweet smile. The rest of the brothers turned green with envy. They wanted Danielle to call

Welcome home. I only knew you were back last night, so I didn’t have time to prepare any gifts for you." He paused before fishing out a card from his pocket. "This

Matthew’s turn next. "Danielle, I’m your third brother, Matthew. this bank card is for you. You can use it to buy clothes or whatever you