Chapter 40

Danica was nervous slightly – okay, a lot actually. She was supposed to sleep after taking her medicine, but Troy called her and told her to come to a certain open space, which was an hour away from the Rose mansion if the car was used.

She fixed the red blouse that she tucked with the denim jeans. The pendant Troy had given her was on her neck because Tatiana made Danica dress up in her way. Danica’s hair was tied in a nice bun with a clip. When Danica tried to protest, Tatiana threatened to destroy her assignment if she didn’t listen to Tatiana.

It was fully dark. Why did Troy call me here at this time? she wondered and took small steps over the grassy land. She had no idea where to walk, so she decided to continue strolling, hoping to notice Troy at one point.

Seeing a small yellow light illuminating at one side, she walked there, only to find Troy fixing something. When she was near him, she noticed Troy fixing a hot-air balloon. She admired the red coat he wor