Not A Small Town Girl (Danielle and David) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Danielle instructed Taylor, "Continue to investigate Hugh’s whereabouts. He’s the reason the Wulf Clan could develop so quickly in the past two years."

Taylor replied, "Noted."

Paul said, "Shadow, Professor Erk is awake. Do you want to go over and take a look?"

Danielle replied, "Sure."

Danielle, David, Elliot and his friends went to the ward next door.

"How are you feeling?" asked Danielle as she stood in front of Professor Erk’s bed.

Professor Erk looked at Danielle and asked in confusion, "Beautiful lady, were you the one who saved me?"

Danielle replied, "Yes." Elliot interrupted their conversation and said, "Professor Erk, nice to meet you. I’m Elliot Darling, the captain of the Dragon Assault Squad. Can I ask you a few questions?"

Professor Erk nodded in agreement and said, "Since this beautiful lady saved my life, I’ll tell you whatever I know."

Elliot asked in an intimidating voice, "Professor Erk, what exactly was the Wulf Clan researching in that research lab? What were the hostages used for?"

Professor Erk explained, "Based on my observation, the IV2 research was just a facade. I didn’t participate in the experiments where humans were involved. I wasn’t involved in any of their core research."

Elliot speculated that the Wulf Clan had used Professor Erk as a cover to hide their true intentions.

Elliot asked, "Professor Erk, then do you know who’s doing the live experiments?" Professor Erk said, "They were doing the live experiments underground in the research lab. It’s heavily guarded and none of us could get in, but I’ve heard the bodyguards mention a woman named Vera Sinclair. I think she’s probably in charge of the live experiments."

Danielle stood by the side of the bed and listened. She chimed in and suggested, "Elliot, interrogate the patients when they are awake. They’ll most likely know more."

Elliot replied, "Yes, I will. The Wulf Clan had caught wind of our arrival, so they had left with all the important personnel and information in advance. Perhaps they’re plotting something bigger."

Elliot then told Professor Erk, "Professor Erk, rest up. We’ll take our leave now."

The group then left the ward.

Meanwhile, two men were meeting in a villa in a foreign country.

"Mr. Morris, you’re indeed a step ahead in everything. If you hadn’t prepared a substitute for me in advance, I would have been killed by Hades."

If Danielle and David were present, they would tell from a glance that the speaker was none other than Jackson, who supposedly had died from a headshot wound.

"They believe that you’re dead. You can now move about freely and get things done more easily," Hugh said expressionlessly.

It was a pity that the stunt double they had meticulously trained had died. It would be hard to find another stunt double who looked so similar to Jackson.

Jackson said, "When did Hades and Shadow join forces? Now that our Wulf Clan has been annexed by these two factions, I must take revenge."

Jackson had a bloodthirsty smile on his face. His gaze was piercing.

"It’s okay to lose the Wulf Clan. The most important thing now is the experiment," Hugh said calmly.

Jackson mumbled, "Fortunately, we had backup plans. The research lab at the border has been destroyed, but we can still use the research lab here. It won’t affect the experiment. However, they have the lab rats. I’m worried they might expose us."

She couldn’t care less about the danger. Cloud treated her very well and taught her a lot. She could not watch Cloud die.

At that time, the border was in turmoil, and all the factions were constantly fighting. By chance, Danielle obtained the medicine and established the Shadow Fortress.

Over the past few years, she frequented the border from time to time to expand her faction and annex some small criminal gangs. There were a few times when she nearly died at the border.

She would have left the Granger family even if Joseph had not gone to Bane Springs to look for her. After all, the Granger family had mistreated her and disappointed her.

Currently, the Hades Fortress and the Shadow Fortress were the two largest factions at the border.

The smaller factions wouldn’t dare mess with them.

David listened to Danielle briefly recount her experiences. His heart ached for her. He loathed himself for not meeting Danielle sooner.

David thought, ’No wonder Danielle appears indifferent to everything.

David figured Danielle must have learned to be independent because she was kidnapped at a young age and was mistreated by her adoptive family. No one cared for her and loved her. She had to rely on herself for everything.

Everything Danielle knew now was a result of her tough childhood. Others might think that she was gifted, but David knew that she had gone through countless hardships in order to achieve what she had now.

David vowed to protect Danielle from now on. He would make up for all the love she did not have in the past.

David grumbled, "What were you planning to do if I didn’t show up at the auction?"

David couldn’t imagine how Danielle would escape the Wulf Clan’s besiegement unscathed with just Aiden’s help.