Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 548

Just as Juniper was about to open the box, a tall shadow fell over her. The familiar, clean scent of his cologne drifted into her senses.

Juniper looked up, her eyes meeting a devastatingly handsome face.

“What's that?” Shanley asked, feigning composure with a gentle smile.

“Here, you take it.” Juniper immediately tossed the box to Shanley like a hot potato.

“Oh?” Seeing her reaction, the corner of his stern lips curled up slightly. She was being a very self-aware girlfriend. But his smile vanished when she spoke again.

“Some weirdo just ran up, shoved this box at me, and took off,” she explained. “I'm worried it might be a bomb or something, so you should open it.”

The smile completely disappeared from his face. So, she was just afraid of getting blown up? What a “loving” girlfriend he had.

“Alright,” Shanley said with a resigned smile, handing her the dessert. “The fork's inside. If you're scared, stand back.”

Juniper shot him a look and clicked her tongue, but she didn't move an inch. Instead, she started eating her little cake while staring intently at the box with her clear, bright eyes.

Shanley opened it. Inside, nestled on layers of pink shredded paper, were a bottle of brand-name perfume and a sticky note. He could clearly read the words on the note: Hi Juniper, I'm Leroy from the freshman International Trade class. I heard you're single, and I was wondering if I could have the honor of being your friend.

Below it was a number.

Tch. These young punks and their elaborate schemes, Shanley thought with disdain. Who are they trying to impress with this stuff? Does he really think this is cool?

“Want to add him?” Shanley asked, looking up at Juniper. He managed to sound patient, respecting her choice despite his jealousy.

“No,” Juniper replied instantly, shaking her head.

Shanley: [Is there a problem?]

Flint: [I'm on it.]

After sending the message, Shanley looked at the girl dozing in his arms, his gaze deep and tender. His only fear was that she wouldn't accept his gifts. Otherwise, he would give her anything in the world, even build her a moon if she asked for it. No cheap trinkets from outsiders were going to win over his Juniper.

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Cloudscape Community.

Juniper got home, took a shower, and immediately crawled into bed. Once she was sound asleep, Shanley took his phone out to the balcony.

“Chief, we have the file on Ebony Fox,” the agent from Cybernetic Shadows reported respectfully. “Ebony Fox is indeed a senior instructor at Huntsman Institute and arrived in Eclara City a few days ago.”