Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 181-2

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Danielle shot him a sidelong glance. "Black Web doesn’t

need dead weight."

In other words, only those who could pass their rigorous

tests had the talents they wanted. Lowering the bar wasn’t

an option.

“Black Web will be expanding its business," Danielle

announced. "Emery will oversee the new project." This was

her main purpose for attending the meeting.

“What kind of business? Why all the secrecy?" Nox asked

nonchalantly.

“You’ll know when the time comes. Any other questions?"

Danielle glanced around the room.

"No," the members replied.

Despite her youth, Anonymous’s commanding presence

left everyone feeling inexplicably intimidated.

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“Meeting adjourned,” Danielle declared before striding out

of the conference room.

“Ms. Darling, what’s the new business line?" Emery asked

as he followed her out.

“I’ll send you the details tomorrow," Danielle replied.

The next day, Geoffrey and Polly arrived at the Hillside

They had no idea what

at the Nathor Palace.

must have suffered in that bastard’s hands. I

soon as

had spent hours the

until he

to the Charrington Manor to plead for

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Geoffrey from the

NS

Logan and

Tara’sactions left them angry,@nd

had

ra their only son.

last time

CharringtopNWanor was when David

f

two arrived at Charrington

were just about to

early they had come.

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Logan knew what they

not for Polly’s pregnancy years ago

he wouldn’t

into the family.

the years, Polly’s greed and lack of decorum

his instincts right. Her sister, Fiona,

a fault.

km really sorry

my ster caused

Polly-said apologetically.

kn@w she would speak

here

David to forgive her.

family, and

tétome too tense.

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let her go, I will

is not in good health, so let me

in her place.”

streamed down Polly’s face, a sight