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."

say-just make

it." Danielle ended the call, setting

on her. He said nothing, but it was clear her conversations

to go?" she asked,

as composed as ever, though

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

as they stepped into the

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

her calmly, his voice steady. "Just let

is that?’ she thought, her irritation

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