Not A Small-Town Girl

about Egbert. "Danielle, did you see this? Karma’s got Egbert good. Whoever Knight is, they’re my hero," Xavier said with a grin, clearly enjoying the spectacle.

Danielle didn’t respond, keeping her expression neutral.

Feeling playful, Xavier snapped a photo of Danielle from behind and posted it online. [Day off, shopping with my sister. Didn’t expect to trend.]

Fans erupted in excitement, and their comments kept popping up below the post.

[Even from the back, Xavier’s sister is gorgeous!]

[I saw Xavier at the mall today and got his autograph-his sister is even more beautiful in person!]

[I wish I had a beautiful sister like her.]

[Xavier posted! Can’t wait for his new movie!]

[Always supporting Xavier!]

Satisfied, Xavier didn’t bother checking his phone after posting. He already knew how his fans would react.

immediately mobilized the PR team to share highlights of Xavier’s awards and career achievements,

showered Xavier with love, they redirected their anger at Egbert, flooding his

already reeling from the

Xavier’s critics flipped their tone. One moment they were tearing him down; the next, they were singing

at the text he’d

replied curtly:

head home," Xavier said with a

"Okay," Danielle answered.

I really

hesitated, then typed back:

I’ll pick

Danielle simply responded: [Okay.]

he wouldn’t let her take the

she agreed without

been found. Joseph and I have been meaning to visit, but this is the first chance

lovely to have you here," Vivian replied