Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 73

The rumors about David’s cold, ruthless nature- how he was known to be unforgiving, even brutal- flashed through Sarah’s mind. Her heart raced, realizing just how bad this could get for her.

In that split second, David’s reflexes kicked in. He rushed to Danielle’s side, pulling her toward him with one arm while pushing Sarah away with the other.

The swift movement caused some of the juice to splatter onto David’s custom suit.

As Sarah’s body spun from the impact, the juice that was meant for Danielle now flew straight toward Audrey.

Audrey stood off to the side, her gaze fixed on Danielle, eager to watch her make a fool of herself. But to her surprise, it wasn’t Danielle who messed up. It was Sarah, who-while balancing a tray of juice-ended up spilling it all over Audrey instead. In an instant, watermelon juice splashed across Audrey’s chest, staining her strapless dress. The juice trickled down her neckline, soaking into the fabric and clinging to her curves, leaving her looking more disheveled than anything else.

Darling, I didn’t mean it!" Sarah stammered, rushing over with napkins, desperately trying to blot

frozen in shock, too stunned to move.

cool and calculating, eyes fixed on Audrey with the quiet knowledge of exactly what Audrey had tried to pull. If David hadn’t intervened, Audrey would’ve been the one sidestepping

eyes were locked on Danielle.

back to reality, her gaze flicking down to David’s suit, which was now stained with juice. "I’m fine," she said

concerned with her. After ensuring she was unharmed, he let out a deep sigh. "As long as you’re okay,

Audrey in apology. "Miss Darling, I’m so sorry! It’s all my

caused her to spill the juice, but she couldn’t

change your clothes," Vivian said, her eyes scanning Audrey’s soaked dress.