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

the call, setting

eyebrow, his dark eyes locked on her. He

ready to go?" she asked, noticing his

His response was as composed as ever, though his

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

David said as they stepped

was firm but gentle, as though savoring the touch of her soft skin. Danielle blinked, startled. She instinctively tried to

he looked at her calmly, his voice steady.

of nonsense is that?’ she thought, her irritation

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