Emery sounded worried.

"No need," Danielle replied casually. "It’s a small matter."

"Alright, but stay sharp," Emery said, clearly still concerned.

"Okay," Danielle said. After hanging up, she turned and found David watching her intently. His intense gaze caught her off guard, making her heart flutter like a calm lake disturbed by a sudden ripple.

Breaking the silence, she said, "I should head home now."

David’s lips twitched into a soft smile. His voice was low and gentle as he said, "I’ll drive you."

In the car, the ride was quiet. As the smooth motion of the vehicle lulled her, Danielle’s eyelids grew heavy. Before long, she was sound asleep.

her. Her

usual cool and guarded demeanor,

time with

them that Danielle had returned and was at the

about to wake Danielle but hesitated, reluctant to disturb her. As he debated, a

brothers pressed their faces against the car window, looking nothing like the composed, high-powered professionals they usually were. Instead, they

disoriented, she blinked a few times, trying to gather

small smile played on his lips as he gently ruffled

"Finally awake?"

voice

brothers, impatient and eager, called out urgently, "Danielle, come on, get

squished against the glass. She let out a

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