Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 152-2

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“The sharp ring of a phone cut through the room, sending a

wave of apprehension over the executives. They all knew their

boss despised it when phones rang during meetings.

They all checked to see if it was their phone, only to see their

big boss pick up his phone and answer the call.

"Yes, it’s me. Okay, I’ll be right there," he said over the phone.

“David grabbed his phone and hurried out of the conference

room, breaking into a jog as he went.

“The executives in the conference room were shocked; they

had never seen David run, no matter how serious the

situation.

“Meeting adjourned," Nathan announced, hurrying after him.

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was called to the office by the

Danielle a look of pure

and they instantly regretted their

she was crazy

again.

their terror, the two sought refuge behind

clothes

how dare you hit us in

Kaden’s clothing, speaking with forced bravery,

to let go.

front of her with an icy

Mr. Langley would

hitting you?"

"Danielle, please calm down,"

teacher’s office, not a place for

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the office door was pushed

a woman with a

lipstick, and an unfriendly

she entered.

was horrified to find her

leaves, her face bruised

stench of decay clinging