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."

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on her. He said nothing,

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as composed as ever,

opening the car doors with his usual precision. "Mr.

David said as they

took Danielle’s hand. His grip was firm but gentle, as though savoring the touch of her soft skin. Danielle blinked, startled. She instinctively tried to pull away. "Let go," she huffed, her voice carrying a mix of

he looked at her calmly, his voice steady.

is that?’ she thought, her

overseas for a week tomorrow. Take care of yourself while I’m gone. When