Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 224-1 Danielle’s voice was sharp and chilling. "The poison you slipped into the Darling family’s young master last time, and the hired assassins this time—I’m quite pleased, Judy. You’ve done well."

Judy, still under the lingering effects of the hypnosis, answered with fervor, "Judy swears eternal loyalty to my Master."

Danielle sneered. Loyal, indeed—though she doubted Judy would have many more opportunities to prove it.

"Do you remember the command I gave you?" Danielle asked coldly.

Judy nodded mechanically. "Awaken the curse."

’She had planted the curse?’ Danielle thought.

"Who did you plant it on?" Danielle pressed, her eyes narrowing.

Judy suddenly clutched her head, her body trembling uncontrollably. Her face turned deathly pale.

Danielle realized the gravity of the situation and stopped the hypnosis, concerned about the potential risk. If the parasite was within Judy and her mind slipped any further, there was a real danger of it spreading, and she could end up damaging Judy permanently.

her fingers, Judy’s eyes snapped open, wide and full of panic. The hypnosis had

Judy growled, her eyes burning with malice

"Danielle!"

horror from the living

the blink of an eye, Judy’s leg shot out, aiming for Danielle’s chest. But Danielle was fast—she ducked and dodged the lethal kick just

hypnosis and attack so quickly. She was

Judy’s back, sending her

blows, each one landing harder than the last, but it was clear that Judy was

your medical skills were good, but you’re not bad in a fight either. Let’s see just how good you

wide. ’When did Judy become this strong? And when did Danielle

Judy pulled a knife from her belt and lunged at Danielle with

yelled, panic rising in his voice. He was about to rush to her aid but hesitated,

at dinner. Consider this a good way to burn off the extra calories." She flashed them a smile, her teeth gleaming—an almost

think you’re just playing around? You’re