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."

you say-just make sure

ended the call,

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

she asked, noticing his

composed as ever, though his interest in her

his usual precision. "Mr. Charrington, Miss Darling,"

as they stepped into the

though savoring the touch of her soft skin. Danielle blinked, startled. She instinctively tried to pull away. "Let go," she

David didn’t release her. Instead, he looked at her calmly, his voice steady. "Just let me hold it

that?’

a week tomorrow. Take care of yourself while I’m gone. When I’m back, we’ll visit