Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 76

The next morning, David arrived early at the Darling family’s home.

Meanwhile, Audrey had been up before dawn, knowing David would be coming over for breakfast.

She sat at her vanity, applying a flawless makeup look, then went to her wardrobe to pick out a red, low-cut spaghetti strap dress. She styled her hair in a chic updo, finishing the look with sparkling jewelry. She looked radiant.

"Miss Darling, you are gorgeous! Honestly, you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. If you joined the entertainment industry, you’d leave all the actresses in the dust," Skylar gushed, unable to hold back her admiration.

"You’re just saying that to flatter me," Audrey teased with a playful smile.

it’s the truth. You’re stunning-like a fairy," Skylar said, almost pleading

I’m prettier, or is Danielle prettier?" Audrey

even come close? You were raised in the Darling

talent, and let’s not even talk about looks. You’re a rare beauty, like a rose. She’s just a

grow. "Then why does David

hint of jealousy crept into

I know that one day, Mr. Charrington will realize how amazing you are and change his mind. "If I

flatter me. Here, take this diamond bracelet," Audrey said, handing over the sparkling

that her flattery had worked, and it seemed like it was going to pay off. She’d have to keep putting Danielle down to keep

Darling, this is too much, I can’t accept it," Skylar hesitated, though her eyes sparkled with