Not A Small-Town Girl

Sensing her parents’ approval, Audrey turned to Joseph with a sweet smile. "I promise I won’t cause any trouble. Please let me try."

Joseph shrugged. "Alright, report to the CEO’s office tomorrow."

Audrey lit up, clapping her hands. "Thank you, Joseph! Mom, Dad, I’ll work hard and do my best to help the company!"

Danielle glanced at Audrey, keeping her expression neutral. Just yesterday, Audrey had tried to put a hit on her, and now, she was suddenly eager to intern at the family business. It was interesting.

Meanwhile, Xavier kept sneaking glances at Danielle. She’d finished her breakfast, and he was practically vibrating with anticipation. Still, he didn’t want to seem pushy.

Danielle caught his barely-contained excitement and couldn’t help but smile. "I’m ready now," she said gently.

lit up like a kid in a candy store. "Great! Shall we?" Austin, still bitter, warned, "Xavier, you’re

parade. He grabbed Danielle’s hand and started heading for the door. "Don’t worry. I’ve got it all figured out," he

they headed to the

The car shot out of the estate like

tightly, his knuckles white. He had never imagined that

his voice a little shaky as he tried not to

his pulse racing as fast as the car. Little did he know that this was

people two things: never hand her alcohol, and never let

down from a drinking challenge. If friends encouraged her, she’d keep going, even when she could barely sit upright. And once