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

no idea

at the Nathor Palace.

in that bastard’s hands.

out as soon as

spent hours the previous night crying to

situation until

the Charrington Manor to plead

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Geoffrey from the

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had no intention

ra their only son.

last time they came

CharringtopNWanor was when David

f

two arrived at Charrington

just about to

early they had come.

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entered, Logan

for Polly’s pregnancy years ago and

marrying her, he wouldn’t have allowed

into the family.

years, Polly’s greed and lack of

Her sister, Fiona, was tactless

a fault.

km really

ster caused

apologetically. "I

she would speak so

here to plead

to forgive

family, and

tétome too tense.

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to let her go, I will

is not in good health, so let me

in her place.”

Polly’s face, a sight that would tug