Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 30

Danielle’s phone buzzed, pulling her attention. She glanced at the screen-Juniper. Without hesitation, she answered.

"Danielle, we’ve got the Crimson Lily. When are you starting the formula?" Juniper’s voice brimmed with excitement, her mind clearly fixated on launching the Miracle Antidote.

Danielle chuckled at her eagerness. "I’ll head to the lab tomorrow. Once I integrate the Crimson Lily and run tests, we’ll be ready for production."

"Great! Oh, while you’re there, can you make more Heart Elixir Pills? The demand is through the roof," Juniper added, capitalizing on Danielle’s rare lab visits.

"No problem," Danielle replied with ease. "Once the Miracle Antidote is ready, we’ll ship the first batch to Fortress."

make sure

Danielle ended the call, setting her

eyes locked on

to go?" she asked, noticing his

His response was as composed as ever, though his interest in

his usual precision. "Mr. Charrington, Miss Darling," he greeted with a

said as they stepped into

though savoring the touch of her soft skin. Danielle blinked,

didn’t release her. Instead, he looked at her calmly, his voice steady.

is that?’ she thought,

her expression, his tone softening. "I’m heading overseas for a week tomorrow. Take care of yourself while I’m gone. When