Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1075

"Exactly," Juniper nodded, her voice crisp and pleasant. "My patience has its limits. When dealing with absolute societal trash that’s beyond saving, it’s best to just rip them out by the roots."

Shanley let out a low, velvet chuckle. He snapped the folder shut and gently stroked her cheek. "As long as you're happy, you can play however you want."

Juniper didn't reply. Instead, she straddled his lap and looped her arms loosely around his neck.

"What's this?" Shanley leaned back against the sofa, resting his hands casually on her waist. He wasn't taking the bait.

He'd played this teasing game too many times to fall for it. He knew damn well that the second he got worked up, this little menace would wriggle out of his grasp and bolt.

Not this time.

Instead of fleeing, Juniper leaned in and pecked his lips. "Go ahead," she demanded with the haughty confidence of a queen. "I won't run this time."

"Are you serious?" Shanley’s eyes snapped open, blazing with sudden intensity as he stared at her.

"If you don't want to, then forget it." She shot him a glare and made a move to slide off his lap.

Shanley instantly locked his arms around her, pulling her flush against his chest. As his mouth crashed down on hers with overwhelming tenderness, a raspy, desperate plea vibrated against her lips.

"Baby, hurry up and marry me."

—

The Global Securities Summit.

The venue was packed with elite financiers, tech moguls, and industry titans from around the globe. Luxury cars clogged the drop-off lane.

Since Shanley Schwartz, the head of Schwartz Group, had unexpectedly invited several top-tier journalists at the last minute, the media presence was explosive. The energy in the hall was electric.

The Yardley family had also secured an invitation.

"Mr. Yardley has arrived."

All eyes turned as Sheryl Yardley glided into the hall, clinging to her father's arm. She was wearing a dazzling, rhinestone-encrusted mermaid gown, her hair styled in perfect Hollywood waves, projecting an air of absolute superiority.

"The Yardley girl is quite a catch. Gorgeous, highly educated... I wonder which family she'll end up marrying into."

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify