Not A Small-Town Girl

The people in the other boxes overheard the exchange and came out to watch the drama unfold.

Nathan, standing by the railing, suddenly felt a flicker of recognition. "That voice... it’s so familiar. Where have I heard it before?’

David also recognized Shadow’s voice, thinking, ’Isn’t that Danielle’s voice?’ He strode toward the railing, his eyes fixed on her, deep in thought.

"Boss, it looks like Mr. Wulf and Shadow are going head-to-head. But I swear this Shadow seems familiar, like I’ve seen her before," Nathan said, puzzled.

For years, Hades Fortress and Shadow Fortress had kept their distance in the border area, so Nathan had never actually interacted with Shadow herself.

eyes locked with David’s. Despite his mask, she recognized him instantly. ’Wasn’t he abroad? How did he

here? Isn’t that fox mask for Shadow? No wonder... last time at the club, she was drunk but still

froze when he heard his boss call out Danielle’s name. ’Wait, that

How is she here at the border, bidding on the Ice Velvet Plant? First

a minute-Mr. Wulf just called her Shadow! The infamous woman with the ruthless reputation... Miss Darling is Shadow?’ Nathan

she’s here at the border...’ Danielle was equally shocked, thinking, ’Hades

watched Danielle, thinking, ’Why is Miss Darling staring at Hades like that? Did she fall for him? She was just on the phone with her boyfriend this morning,