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,

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

ready to go?" she asked, noticing his

as composed as ever, though his interest

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

Villa," David said as they stepped into the

they were seated, David reached out and 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,"

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

that?’ she thought, her

tone softening. "I’m heading overseas for a week tomorrow. Take care of yourself while I’m gone. When I’m back, we’ll