Not A Small-Town Girl

were not into fashion, the ladies in their families were loyal fans of the products of the Grace Group.

As Audrey was heading downstairs, she overheard the conversation. She was appalled to learn that Danielle founded the Grace Group, which was Audrey’s favourite brand. Audrey found this unbelievable.

"Dad and Mom, what are you talking about?" asked Audrey with a sweet smile.

"Audrey, did you know that your favorite brand, Grace, was founded by Danielle?" Vivian said proudly.

Audrey screamed internally, ’How is this possible? How old was Danielle a few years ago?’

Suspicious, Audrey said, "Danielle, you’re really amazing. How old were you a few years ago? Where did you get the funds?"

Elliot thought of Danielle’s identity as Shadow and decided to change the topic. He said, "Let’s eat. Everyone’s starving." Vivian seconded the suggestion, saying, "Yes. Let’s eat!"

Throughout the entire meal, David took care of Danielle meticulously. This made Danielle feel as if David was treating her like his own daughter.

After dinner, the guests bid farewell and left the villa.

Danielle walked David to the entrance and said, "We’ll go overseas to treat your grandmother in three days."

After she returned from the trip to treat Tara, it would be time for school. Even though she saw no need to go through university again, she would do it because her parents were unaware of her previous academic achievements.

"Alright. Rest well." David reluctantly got into the car.

Danielle watched as David’s car drove away before she returned to her room. She read through Jason’s email. It seemed that starting a skincare line was the right choice. When she returned from her next trip, she would develop a series specially for sensitive and damaged skin.

She was certain that the new products would be very popular.

The next day, Danielle was planning to go to the hospital to treat her grandparents.

They had been using her prescription for a while now. Danielle figured that they would be able to regain consciousness with another round of acupuncture and hypnosis.

"Good morning, everyone!" Danielle came to the living room and greeted everyone present cheerfully.

"Danielle, why are you up so early? You came back so late yesterday. You should rest more today," Vivian said with concern.

Austin chimed in, "That’s right. You seem malnourished. You need to eat more." He hadn’t seen Danielle for more than a week.

Danielle felt just fine. She argued, "I look just fine if not fatter."

"How are you fat? You need to treat your body right with a balanced diet," Joseph said.

Danielle found this interaction amusing.

Danielle announced, "Dad, Mom, Joseph, Elliot, and Austin, I’m going to the hospital to see Grandpa and Grandma today. They’ll wake up after the last round of acupuncture today."

"Danielle, are you sure that Caleb and Alice will wake up today?" Howard was in disbelief.

"Yes, I checked their conditions before this. They’re recovering very well," Danielle replied.

To the side, Audrey kept quiet. She had been wanting to find an opportunity to hypnotize Caleb and Alice, but the security at the hospital was tight. She did not get a chance to do so. If Caleb and Alice woke up today, everyone in the Darling family would definitely be very grateful to Danielle. Audrey figured her status in the family would further plummet because of this.

Howard suggested, "Let’s all go to the hospital to see Caleb and Alice together."

Everyone present happily agreed.