Not A Small-Town Girl

crumpling to the floor and coughing up blood.

Stunned by Danielle’s display of strength, Cecil and the others fell silent, holding their breaths. The sales staff who were gossiping earlier now cowered in fear, praying they wouldn’t be next.

The sales associate who attended to Hope was so frightened that her face turned ashen. She tried to hide behind the crowd to reduce her presence.

At that moment, the security guards came over.

"Throw her out," Danielle ordered coldly.

The security guards exchanged uncertain glances before Cecil nodded. Without hesitation, they dragged Hope out of the store.

it was over, Danielle turned her gaze to the sales associate

I didn’t know who you were. Please forgive me!" Although she wasn’t one to hold grudges over petty disputes, Danielle

Cecil recalled David’s instruction. He was told to ensure Danielle had a great shopping

"You’re fired," Cecil declared.

burst into tears, begging to keep her job. She was in utter despair. Never had she imagined the consequences to be

important; otherwise, Cecil wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to blacklist a customer and personally attend

us to close the mall to ensure your

warmly, hoping to smooth things

be?’ Danielle thought. "That won’t be necessary," she replied. "We’re just browsing. Carry on