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 only known each other

eyes burned with jealousy, and her hands trembled as tears threatened to spill. She

’Why is everyone

got juice spilled on her, and no one even cared to check if she was okay-yet they

her. Audrey had done her best to be kind and fit in, but it felt like

that Danielle, the true

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

make sure she’s gone

out her phone and typed a message: [Sir, Danielle is going

of nowhere, offering to help. As long as it meant getting