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."

Whatever you say-just make sure it gets

ended the call, setting her

an eyebrow, his dark eyes locked on her. He said nothing, but it was

go?" she asked, noticing

as composed as ever, though his interest

usual precision.

said as they stepped into the

Danielle’s hand. His grip was firm but gentle, as though savoring the touch of her soft

calmly, his voice steady. "Just let me hold

kind of nonsense is that?’

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