Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 222-1 "David..." Nathan hesitated. Some things were better left unsaid, but he couldn’t shake the urge to speak up.

David, without looking up, asked, "What is it you want to say?"

"I know I shouldn’t bring this up, but... if we can’t find the antidote..." Nathan’s words trailed off.

David cut him off sharply, "If you know you shouldn’t speak, then don’t. Just keep quiet."

"Understood. I’ll get to it right away." Nathan answered quickly, a little rattled.

"Wait." David raised a hand to stop him. "Check on the two people in the cave and the group of masked figures. Find out who they are."

"Understood." Nathan nodded and exited the room.

David leaned back in his chair, massaging his temples as he sank deep into thought.

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blood samples she had collected. Her face

had encountered in that cave? They were the result of someone’s twisted science. Holding the report tightly in her hands, she couldn’t help but feel a chill.

figures? And what did they intend to do with

watch—it was already 8 p.m. Tonight,

messages filled her screen. She dealt

the Treeside Villa, her brothers had been waiting anxiously ever since she mentioned having something to discuss with them. They

flared up again? Is she in

disdain. "She must be dealing with something important, that’s why she’s late. Let’s wait a little

shared their worry. They had seen first-hand what the poison did to Danielle, especially since Jason had mentioned that Danielle only

unspoken despair was heavy, and each

Her brothers surely knew by now. With a warm smile, she walked

She flashed them a bright smile and sat

you eaten?" Vivian asked, her voice strained, trying to mask the sadness