Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 74

Danielle felt a little uncomfortable. She thought, ’Why does it feel like my parents are treating David like their son?’ Their praise was a bit overwhelming.

"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. and Mrs. Darling," David said, his smile warm and sincere.

If the staff at Charrington Group could see their boss like this, they’d probably faint. Only Vivian and Howard seemed to think David was such a smooth talker. If they knew how he was at work... they might have a different opinion.

Upstairs, Audrey locked herself in her room, unable to put her emotions into words.

She thought, ’Why? Why couldn’t it be me?’

If it wasn’t for Danielle getting in the way, Audrey could’ve been the one with David by now. She believed that it was all because of Danielle. David, the always distant and cold figure, had designed a necklace for Danielle himself. He even spoke to her in those soft, sweet tones.

They have

threatened

is

and no one even cared to check if she

seemed to adore her. Audrey had

the high society crowd found out that Audrey wasn’t even the real Charrington daughter, but just adopted? And that Danielle, the true heir, was

was all Danielle’s fault. Audrey couldn’t let her steal what was

she’s gone for good

as she pulled out her phone and typed a

this person was. He’d contacted her out of nowhere, offering to help. As long as it meant getting rid of Danielle, Audrey was willing to do whatever it