Not A Small-Town Girl

eaten with David, but she didn’t want her to feel like she’d missed out.

Danielle had planned to have her chat with Joseph and head upstairs, but somehow they all ended up sitting at the dinner table.

"Joseph, eat more," Danielle said, picking up some of his favorite dishes and placing them on his plate.

"You don’t have to worry about me. You should eat more yourself. You’re too skinny," Joseph said, pushing the plate back toward her.

"Yeah, Danielle, you really should eat more. You’re too thin," Vivian agreed, giving her a concerned look.

Audrey had just finished changing into a new dress when she heard the laughter and chatter coming from the living room.

She felt more and more like a ghost in this family. Everyone was downstairs eating, and no one had bothered to call her. Even her mom, Vivian, who usually didn’t bother with dinner, was sitting at the table, enjoying the meal.

Group. The new collection this month has been a huge hit. A lot of my friends bought it, and

was a huge success, and to think it was her daughter who’d

design something special just for you guys next time," Danielle offered sweetly, smiling at them

you?" Vivian asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement. How

in advance, Danielle,"

talented. There’s nothing she can’t do. Grace Group has massive potential, especially internationally. Their skincare line just launched, and people are lining up at stores to get their hands on it," Joseph chimed in, not

been using Grace Group’s products

a real head for business, totally takes after me,"

you’? I’m smart too,

of them bickered back and forth, each claiming that Danielle’s

Group has so many subsidiaries. Pick one and get some hands-on experience," Howard