Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 35

Danielle’s phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen -David was calling.

"Danielle, what happened with that car accident yesterday?" His voice carried a touch of worry.

’How did he find out? I locked that news down immediately, she thought. ’Isn’t he overseas? His network is impressive.’

"The driver’s in custody," she said, briefly recalling the incident.

Before leaving, David had assigned his men to keep Danielle safe but instructed them not to disrupt her life. He had too many enemies to take any chances. When his phone regained service today, he got the report about her car being hit.

you okay? Do you need me to step

knew

said, his tone growing warm. "I’ll wrap things up here as soon as I can and come back to

of amusement. "No rush," she replied lightly. She knew she’d be tied up at the

and dangerous.

nearby, stiff and awkward. Seeing their usually cold and commanding boss speaking so gently

daily, his nerves must be as wrecked as ours. Danielle, catching the slight shift in David’s tone, kept her response calm.

reluctant,

Hades Fortress.

warmth vanishing. His men straightened immediately, not daring to meet his eyes. "Tell the police to

sharp nod.