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 hasnât 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 menâs eyes reddened. "Thank you, Miss Darling. We swear weâll follow you to the ends of the earth." Watching the scene, Paul couldnât 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 didnât like emotional displays. These men were loyal to her, and protecting them was simply her duty. "Alright, youâre 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. Itâs the perfect time to strike."
Danielle looked up, her eyes steely with resolve. She wanted to teach them a lesson, make them understand they shouldnât have dared to blow up her plane. "Letâs 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. âIf the boss catches it too, weâre really in trouble,â
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. âGod, 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 donât, thereâs no need for them to stay."
Nathan shuddered. "The antidoteâs been made, but... one of our doctors betrayed us. He stole the antidote, and now the doctors are scrambling to make more."
Davidâs 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.
Davidâs gaze remained fixed on his phone. Nathan, who accidentally glanced at the screen, saw a picture of Danielle sleeping as Davidâs wallpaper.
Nathan thought to himself, âThe boss looks like a lovesick puppy. Must be missing Miss Darling. Looks like I need to get on Miss Darlingâs good side...
Davidâs voice broke through his thoughts. "Does she look good?"
Nathan jumped. "Miss Darling is stunning-sheâs the definition of beauty. You two are perfect together, like a match made in heaven."
David smirked, clearly amused. "Youâre right."
Nathan nervously patted his chest, thinking, âSeems like I hit the sweet spot-flattered him just enough. Or maybe I just described her accurately. Miss Darling really is someone worth staying on good terms with...
"Find that doctor. Use the harshest punishment weâve got," David said, his tone casual but deadly.
Nathan gulped. "The worst punishment? That doctor is probably wishing he were dead right now...
"Iâm on it." Nathan shot out of the room like a bolt of lightning, eager to avoid any further wrath from David. After all, Davidâs methods were ruthless, and Nathan had no interest in being the next target.
Once Nathan was gone, David stared at his phone again, debating whether to call Danielle. He hesitated, not wanting to interrupt her. âItâs only been a few hours since I last spoke to her... but I already miss her...
Before meeting Danielle, David scoffed at love at first sight. Then he saw her at the club and felt an instant, fateful connection. Learning they were engaged thrilled him more than closing a billion- dollar deal. Military Command Center.
Lydia arrived at her fatherâs office with a lunchbox. She knocked softly.
Not A Small Town Girl (Danielle and David)
ï¤Chapter 36 "Come in." Garrett looked up, and his stern expression immediately softened into a smile when he saw his daughter. "Sweetheart, what are you doing here?"
"I brought you lunch, Dad. Your favorite dishes! You always forget to eat when youâre busy," Lydia said cheerfully.
Garrett saw through her act and chuckled. "Alright, spill it. What do you need from me?"
"Dad, Iâm just here to bring you lunch," Lydia said, pretending to be innocent.
"Fine, then letâs 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.
Garrettâs expression immediately turned serious. "No. The border is too dangerous. Youâre a military doctor, not a soldier."
"Dad, exactly because Iâm a doctor, I should be there. You said it yourself-things are dangerous. If anyone gets hurt, Iâll 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." Garrettâs 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? Iâm your only daughter."
"Thatâs exactly why I donât want you going. I canât risk losing you," Garrett said, though a small smile tugged at his lips as he watched her antics.
"Dad, Iâm strong, you know that. I want to serve our country, just like you. Besides, Elliot will protect me. Donât you trust him?" Lydia tried to persuade him with her best arguments. Just then, there was another knock at the door...