Not A Small Town Girl (Danielle and David) novel Chapter 37

Chapter 37

Paul watched as the men at Fortress regained their strength. He had seen their suffering firsthand when they were infected, and now he felt an overwhelming sense of relief. "You all should thank Miss Darling. She landed and immediately started making the antidote. She hasn’t even taken a break yet."

The group of twenty or so men rushed toward Danielle, their faces lit up with gratitude. They looked at her as if she were a goddess, their eyes filled with admiration and thanks.

Danielle understood their emotions, but she only gave them a quick, knowing glance. "Take one pill of the antidote every day. Apply the ointment twice a day. In a week, your infected skin will peel off, and fresh skin will grow."

The men’s eyes reddened. "Thank you, Miss Darling. We swear we’ll follow you to the ends of the earth." Watching the scene, Paul couldn’t help but admire Danielle. Many doctors in the border region had been unable to come up with a solution, but Danielle had created the antidote in no time. He was shocked by her skill and deeply impressed.

Danielle didn’t like emotional displays. These men were loyal to her, and protecting them was simply her duty. "Alright, you’re still weak. Go rest."

"Thank you, Miss Darling."

Just then, Denny and the others approached. "Miss Darling, in two days, Wulf Clan is hosting a fight. Their guards will be distracted. It’s the perfect time to strike."

Danielle looked up, her eyes steely with resolve. She wanted to teach them a lesson, make them understand they shouldn’t have dared to blow up her plane. "Let’s do it," she said, her voice firm.

Hades Fortress. Nathan rushed in, looking worried. "Several more of our men have been infected with IV2. You have to protect yourself, boss. This is getting out of control."

The virus situation at Fortress was getting worse. ’If the boss catches it too, we’re really in trouble,’

Nathan thought, watching as his boss stubbornly refused to wear a mask despite the risks.

Nathan handed David a mask. "Please, just wear it."

Nathan sighed inwardly. ’God, please let him listen to me just once...

David, unfazed, slipped the mask on, leaving only his piercing eyes visible. His voice was cold. "Tell all the doctors to hurry up with the antidote. If they don’t, there’s no need for them to stay."

Nathan shuddered. "The antidote’s been made, but... one of our doctors betrayed us. He stole the antidote, and now the doctors are scrambling to make more."

David’s eyes narrowed with icy rage. "Who did it?"

"It was one of our own doctors. He drugged the others and made off with the antidote," Nathan reported.

David’s gaze remained fixed on his phone. Nathan, who accidentally glanced at the screen, saw a picture of Danielle sleeping as David’s wallpaper.

Nathan thought to himself, ’The boss looks like a lovesick puppy. Must be missing Miss Darling. Looks like I need to get on Miss Darling’s good side...

David’s voice broke through his thoughts. "Does she look good?"

Garrett saw through her act and chuckled. "Alright, spill it. What do you need from me?"

"Dad, I’m just here to bring you lunch," Lydia said, pretending to be innocent.

"Fine, then let’s eat." Garrett took the lunchbox from her.

"Dad, I heard you sent Elliot to the border for a mission. I want to go too." Lydia decided to speak up while her father was distracted by the food. Garrett’s expression immediately turned serious. "No. The border is too dangerous. You’re a military doctor, not a soldier."

"Dad, exactly because I’m a doctor, I should be there. You said it yourself-things are dangerous. If anyone gets hurt, I’ll be there to help," Lydia said, her tone firm.

Garrett knew she wanted to go because of Elliot, but the border was too dangerous. She was his only daughter. "No." Garrett’s voice was stern.

Lydia saw his serious face and began to smile sweetly, massaging his shoulders. "Dad, do you really want to see me unhappy? I’m your only daughter."

"That’s exactly why I don’t want you going. I can’t risk losing you," Garrett said, though a small smile tugged at his lips as he watched her antics.

"Dad, I’m strong, you know that. I want to serve our country, just like you. Besides, Elliot will protect me. Don’t you trust him?" Lydia tried to persuade him with her best arguments. Just then, there was another knock at the door...