Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1953

“So good.”

“Not bad at all.”

“Mhm, mhm...”

Juniper did not disappoint. She happily devoured the treats, leaving Coralie thoroughly satisfied just watching her.

“Have some water.”

Seeing Odom bring in a fresh glass of water, Coralie immediately prompted her.

“Thanks.”

Juniper took the glass, her gaze drifting back to Odom. She arched a brow with a light smirk. “Odom looks like he’s in his fifties or sixties, right? It’s rare to see someone that age moving so quickly!”

“Thank you for the compliment, Ms. Payne,” Odom replied with an awkward chuckle.

“Who do you have at home, Odom?” Juniper cupped the glass, taking a slow sip before intentionally pressing further. “You must have a wife, kids, maybe even grandkids by now.”

“Yes, I do.”

Odom offered another strained smile. This fabricated identity had a real-world paper trail.

Coralie had done background checks before, so he didn't dare make up anything on the fly.

“Working at your age isn’t easy.”

Juniper set the glass down and popped a piece of fruit into her mouth, completely unrelenting. “I heard Channing Irving recommended you? You must be incredibly loyal to him!”

“Yes.”

Odom answered, practically sweating bullets by now. He was forced to compliment himself. “Mr. Irving is an exceptional man. Working for him is my absolute honor.”

“Tsk.”

Juniper let out a soft scoff. She put down her fork, looking at him with a half-smile. “You know, on the surface, Channing seems all polite and respectful. But deep down? The man has more schemes than a snake has scales. Don't let him pull the wool over your eyes.”

Odom opened his mouth but found himself completely incapable of formulating a response.

Ms. Payne was doing this entirely on purpose.

Knowing the truth, Shanley sat quietly beside them, highly entertained by the show.

If you wanted to marry a daughter of the Blackwood family, you had to suffer a little.

This pretty boy’s “hard times” were just beginning.

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