Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1665

“Of course not.”

Xavier treated this protective younger friend with the utmost respect.

If he wanted a chance with Ebony Fox, getting on this guy's good side might actually be a necessary step.

“Sit up straight and keep quiet.”

Ebony Fox shot Kurt a sharp look, her tone entirely uncompromising.

“I...”

Kurt opened his mouth to argue, but instantly withered under Ebony Fox's warning glare.

Fine.

At least with both his eyes glued to them, he could ensure this guy didn't try anything funny.

“Mr. Saxon, do we know each other?” Ebony Fox asked, cutting straight to the chase.

Know each other?

Childhood sweethearts?

The one that got away?

Kurt gnawed aggressively on his straw, his ears practically perked up like a guard dog's. He felt completely on edge.

“You recognize me, Ms. Fox?” Xavier's voice instantly pitched up with excitement, his eyes locked intensely onto the girl sitting across from him. His tone grew slightly husky.

“No.”

Ebony Fox poured a bucket of cold water over his hopes, her voice flat. “I just think you look a little familiar, and you've been staring at me.”

“Right.”

Xavier could barely suppress his thrill. Back then, so many people had been taken hostage.

For Ms. Fox to actually have an impression of him meant she must have paid special attention to him.

He felt an immense sense of satisfaction.

“We definitely know each other.” Xavier squeezed his fingers together, speaking nervously. “The Crestview City kidnapping case a few years ago. Do you remember it?”

Ebony Fox searched her memory for a moment, then nodded.

That hostage situation had been huge news. All the victims were the sons of wealthy businessmen.

She remembered there were ten of them in total.

They had been dragged across the border and held for ransom, under threat of execution if the money wasn't paid.

The syndicate was notorious for their brutality. They were known for taking the cash, killing the hostages anyway, and leaving no trace.

After a panicked meeting, the wealthy families hired the Huntsman Institute for help.

Ebony Fox had been the squad leader for that op.

She had pulled them out of a pitch-black, booby-trapped cellar rigged with explosives.

Afterward...

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