Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1636

Melvin Steele? So he was the final boss.

"Thank you for the heads-up, Ebony Fox," Shanley said, handing over the customary envelope.

He strode forward on his long legs.

Just then.

Ebony Fox called out, "Shanley."

Shanley paused, turning his eyes back to her, waiting.

"If you ever treat my sister poorly, if you ever make her shed a single tear, I will never let you off," Ebony Fox warned, her eyes reddening as she enunciated every word.

Deeply moved, Shanley nodded solemnly. "Don't worry. I will take perfect care of her."

Shanley continued up the stairs, arriving at Juniper's room.

Standing by the door, Melvin held a plastic ring, eyeing Shanley with a wicked grin. "Old fox, now that you're in my hands, don't expect an easy ride."

Shanley frowned slightly. "Huh?"

If he remembered correctly, he had gifted Melvin a fleet of sports cars to act as his inside man. Was he going back on their deal?

The rest of the crowd had gathered by the door, completely surrounding Shanley.

"Juniper is right behind this door. Get past me, and you get to see your wife."

Shanley glanced at the gap under the door, catching a fleeting glimpse of crimson. It looked like the hem of her gown.

"Alright." Shanley said, his voice dropping low. "How do you plan on testing me, Melvin?"

"Don't be scared, Shanley," Melvin chuckled, looking utterly mischievous. "I just want to play a little game to build character."

"Is that right?" Shanley raised an eyebrow. "Let's skip to the main event."

"Sure."

Melvin clapped his hands, and someone instantly carried in a large white goose.

Shanley: "?"

Everyone else: "?"

What was going on? Why bring a goose into this?

"The rules are simple. Toss this ring and hook it around the goose's neck, and you pass."

Melvin handed the ring over, leaning in to whisper in his ear. "Don't think a few sports cars can buy me off. I, Melvin Steele, am not that shallow."

"What if it were several dozen sports cars?" Shanley murmured, tilting his head slightly.

"!!!"

Melvin's eyes widened. Was he trying to insult his integrity with cars?!

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