Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 559

She hadn't even done anything special. Why was Mr. Schwartz suddenly giving her a tenfold raise? Was he unhappy with her work and trying to get her to quit?

"Mr. Schwartz, no, I can't accept that," Dana said, her voice shaking as she frantically waved her hands. "If I've done something wrong, I can change. Please… just don't make me leave."

"I'm not asking you to leave," Shanley replied, a rare, gentle smile gracing his features. "This is a bonus for all your hard work taking care of Ms. Payne."

A bonus? Dana was still confused, but she was relieved as long as she wasn't being fired.

"Thank you, Mr. Schwartz," she said with a grateful nod. "I'll take even better care of Ms. Payne from now on."

"Boss, the car is ready," Flint said as he walked in.

The words had barely left his mouth when Shanley spoke again. "You and Felton will also get a tenfold salary increase this month."

How much? Ten times!

Flint’s eyes widened as he started mentally counting the money. Then Shanley’s voice cut in again. "And pick out any car you each want."

"Huh?" This sudden and overwhelming fortune left Flint completely stunned, all traces of a smile gone from his face.

A huge raise and a new car… Damn. This felt like the last meal before an execution.

"Boss…" Flint’s lips trembled as he stammered, "Why are you suddenly giving us all this?"

More importantly, his boss hadn't stopped smiling. It was unsettling.

"You don't want it?" Shanley asked, his good mood unshakable.

"I do," Flint replied instinctively, though he was still bewildered.

If Ms. Payne was diligent, their path to riches was practically guaranteed.

"What?" Juniper, who had been playing on her phone, looked up, her long lashes fluttering.

"What did you say?" Shanley emerged from the kitchen with a glass of juice, handing it to Flint before taking Juniper’s hand.

"I'll go get the car," Flint said, not daring to repeat his request in front of his boss, and scurried away.

"Let's go."

Shanley held Juniper's hand tightly as they settled into the car. Throughout the drive, a smile never left his face, and he would occasionally let out a soft chuckle.

Juniper glanced at him, her brow furrowing deeply. A couple of kisses had this much of an effect on him? She was genuinely starting to worry about his mental state.