Chapter 223-2
Not A Small-Town Girl
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Vivian sat quietly, brows furrowed, listening. She could tell
Judyâs words were aimed at Danielle, but she chose not to
speak up.
Danielle wasnât interested in wasting any more time on her.
"Judy." Danielle called her name, and Judy instinctively
lifted her head to look at her. Danielle snapped her fingers
sharply. Judyâs eyes widened in shock, a flicker of panic
crossing her face.
"No, please donât..."
But the next second, Judyâs eyes went empty, distant.
Danielle had hypnotized her.
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It wasnât the first time the Darling
family had seen Danielle use
hypnosis out every time it still leftz
them inde. The power was S
astoundingâjust one snap of Ker
fingéts and someone was instantly
r her control.
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Hypnosis tooka lot of energy, which
was why Danielle had hesitated
before using it on all three of them:
She had Worried the toxins insides
her might get out of control if she
triedto handle too much at once.
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âJudy, now I want you to answer my questions honestly. If
you agree, just nod your head," Danielle ordered.
Judy, still under the spell, nodded without hesitation.
"Who am I?" Danielle asked.
âMiss Danielle Darling," Judy replied, her voice mechanical.
"Good. Now tell me, what is your mission here, within the
Darling family?"
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Judyâs face ceatorted with
resistance, hâ¬r fists clenched tightly
as beads.of, weat appeared on her
forehead Danielle didnât rush hers
watchiay her struggle with cold
detaghonent The resistance made
thegruth all the more satisfying
Wfien it came.
âSub...submerge...waiting for Masterâs orders...looking for
opportunities to eliminate the Darling family," Judy gasped
out, her voice barely audible.
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Danielleâs eyes gleamed. "Are there any others in the
Darling family working with you?"
Judy struggled more, her lips trembling, and blood began to
spill from the corner of her mouth.
"Stop resisting," Danielle urged, her voice low and hypnotic.
"Speak, Judy. Tell me. The Master will take you with him if
you speak."
Judyâs resistance faltered as the word "Master" seemed to
trigger something within her. She finally gave in.
"Master... Ivan... lvan," she muttered.
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Danielleâs eyes widened. Ivan? The long-time servant, who
had always seemed so loyal. This was a shock to the
Darling family.
At that moment, Elliot, Matthew, and Austin jumped to their
feet and rushed toward the door, determined to catch Ivan
before he could escape.
Judy looked up at Danielle with a blank expression. "No...
thereâs no one else."
"Do you remember your Masterâs name? Say it out loud,â
Danielle commanded.
Judyâs eyes glazed over completely as she muttered,
"Blair."
Danielle leaned in closer. "What about his appearance? Do
you remember what he looks like?"
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âOf course. I always remember my Master,â Judy said, her
voice soft and distant.
"Good," Danielle sai: