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.

lot of my friends bought it,

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

just for you guys

work for you?" Vivian asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement. How could she not be proud of her daughter’s one- of-a-kind

in advance, Danielle," Howard added, beaming with

is so 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

incredible. I’ve been using Grace Group’s products myself," Vivian said, backing

too amazing-she’s got a real head for business, totally takes after me," Howard said,

I’m smart too, you know!" Vivian

of them bickered back and forth, each

I want to nurture your talents. Darling Group has so many subsidiaries. Pick one and get some hands-on