Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1620

"Anyway, my gifts are definitely staying inside," Melvin said, crossing his arms and refusing to yield an inch.

"Why don't we stack the rest in the living room?" Celine Sherwin suggested, holding her chubby son, Arthur. "Because I brought quite a few more gifts myself."

Theia frowned. "Didn't you already send your gifts over ages ago?"

"I did," Celine smiled, her eyes crinkling. She lifted Arthur's chubby little hand and waved it. "My husband and I gave ours, but Arthur hasn't given his yet. These are gifts for his auntie, right?"

"Waaaah..."

Arthur babbled excitedly, waving his arms and blowing a stream of happy bubbles.

Everyone else fell silent.

That made total sense. They literally couldn't argue with that.

"In that case, my gifts are on behalf of my future sons and daughters," Melvin declared, lifting his chin smugly.

*Smack—*

Theia slapped his arm, frowning sharply. "Stop spouting nonsense. Put the rest of the gifts in the living room. We need to clear out Juniper's bedroom so she can actually sleep tonight."

"Fine, fine, fine."

Melvin rubbed his perfectly fine arm and scurried off to the side.

"There's too much stuff in her room, and we still have to decorate it. It's going to ruin her rest," Silas noted with a frown.

"Juniper, you should just sleep in my room tonight." Luella stepped forward, hooking her arm through Juniper's. "We haven't had a sleepover in forever, I've missed you."

"Absolutely not."

Jimmie yanked Luella back and looked at Coralie. "You toss and turn too much, and you always kick the blankets off. Ebony Fox wakes up too early and might disturb her. She should sleep in Coralie's room."

"Yes, please!"

Coralie practically tackled Juniper, taking a deep, exaggerated sniff and batting her eyelashes. "My sweet little sister has finally fallen into my clutches tonight. Let's see how much Shanley is willing to pay to ransom you tomorrow."

"Ooh, now this is a prime extortion opportunity!"

Melvin's eyes lit up as he turned to Coralie. "Split the cash with me 50-50, or I'm snitching."

"In your dreams!"

Coralie's smile instantly vanished as she dragged Juniper away.

At 10 PM.

Juniper received a voice call from Shanley.

"Are you asleep?" Being able to hear her but not touch her was driving him crazy. "Do you miss me, hm?"

"I..."

She glanced sideways at Coralie, who was pretending to scroll on her phone while practically pressing her ear to the conversation, and felt too embarrassed to answer.

Shanley called out again, "Juniper? Are you there?"

"She's right here."

Coralie pinched her nose, mimicking a deep, manly voice. "Your wife is in my bed. If you want her back, bring the cash."

"And exactly how much is the ransom for my wife?" Shanley asked, his voice low and amused.

"Let's say 500 million." Coralie didn't hold back. She knew the old fox was loaded. "Wire it right now, or I'm tearing up the ticket."

"Compared to my wife, that amount of money is pocket change." Shanley chuckled lazily, his tone casual. "However, I'm a totally whipped husband. I've handed all my bank cards over to her. When it comes to money, I'm going to have to get my wife's permission first."