Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1858

"Are you insane?!"

Coralie glared at Channing. Seeing his maddeningly agreeable expression only fueled her anger further, and she genuinely raised her hand.

"Ms. Quill!"

Channing's gaze darkened as he caught her hand in mid-air, his voice infuriatingly gentle. "If you hit my face, your hand will hurt."

"Just tell me how many times you want me hit, and I'll do it myself."

"Channing—" Coralie was so frustrated she didn't even have the energy to yell anymore.

No.

She was so angry she actually laughed.

"Are you seriously out of your mind?" Coralie forced a smile, looking utterly helpless. "Sometimes I really want to crack your head open and see what on earth is inside."

Channing said nothing.

If she actually cracked it open, she would see that she was the only thing inside.

"It's cold out here. Go back inside, Ms. Quill." Channing enveloped her hands in his. "If you're still angry, take it out on me when we get back to the hotel tonight."

"Just you wait." Coralie angrily snatched her hands back and turned to walk inside.

Still dissatisfied, she marched right back and kicked him squarely in the leg.

Channing looked down at the faint dusty footprint on his pants, the corners of his lips curving upward.

—

With the dresses finalized.

Luella mentioned she had a case of exceptional wine at home and invited everyone over for a drink.

She and Jimmie had opted for a destination wedding, inviting only their closest friends and family, completely skipping the massive traditional banquet.

Plus, since Jimmie had retired from acting, the two had moved to a villa in the suburbs.

They spent their days enjoying life, eating, drinking, and having fun in absolute bliss.

"Handsome bodyguard, you should come too."

Handsome bodyguard?

What kind of nickname was that?

"I apologize, Luella. I don't drink while on the clock." Channing offered a respectful nod.

"Your boss is that strict, huh?" Luella teased with a laugh. "Fine, you can have juice."

—

Half an hour later.

Everyone gathered at Jimmie and Luella's newlywed home.

Channing smartly opted not to intrude, choosing to wait in the car.

Sitting on the couch, surrounded by deeply in love couples.

Coralie's initially good mood instantly plummeted to rock bottom.

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