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 for

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

thought, ’Why is everyone

no one even cared to check if

adore her. Audrey had done her best to be kind and fit in, but it felt like no

Danielle, the true heir, was now

Danielle’s fault. Audrey couldn’t

sure she’s

her

person was. He’d contacted her out of nowhere, offering to help.

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