Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 571

Noticing Juniper's reaction, Shanley’s deep voice cut in coolly. “Lionel, I heard you have another meeting shortly. If it’s important, you should go ahead.”

“Not important, not at all!” Lionel waved his hand dismissively. Nothing was more important than hosting Shanley.

“Are you sure?” Shanley sat back in his chair, his long legs crossed, his inscrutable eyes fixed on him.

“Not important… or is it important?” Lionel hesitated for a moment, looking awkward. “Actually, I suppose it is rather important.”

“Good.” Shanley nodded, satisfied, a faint smile on his lips. “Then you should go take care of it. Juniper and I can discuss the building plans.”

“Of course.” Understanding Shanley’s intent, Lionel offered a few polite words to Juniper and tactfully excused himself.

The room fell silent.

“If it’s too sweet, don’t eat it.” Shanley took a napkin and gently wiped the corner of Juniper’s mouth.

“When did you memorize that speech?” he asked softly. If he remembered correctly, she had only received the script on Friday, and she had spent the entire weekend with him. He hadn’t seen her spend any time on it at all.

“I didn’t,” Juniper replied, finishing the cake and moving on to the fruit.

“Hm?” Shanley looked at her, confused, his gaze soft.

“I just read it twice and remembered it,” she said with a nonchalant shrug.

“That’s impressive.” Shanley’s large hand gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, a smile gracing his lips. “Juniper, do you have any objections to the plan to donate buildings to Eclara University?”

Dinner? Shanley’s expression shifted slightly as he remembered the people trying to “assassinate” Juniper. The threat was still active. While he knew she was more than capable of handling herself, he didn’t want her to face even the slightest danger.

“Okay.” Shanley walked Juniper to the door, his voice soft as he reminded her, “Don’t drink and don’t eat anything from strangers. Come home early when you’re done.”

Juniper stared at him, thinking he was being particularly fussy today.

After watching her leave, the smile vanished from Shanley’s face. He took out his phone and dialed Felton. “Assign some people to protect Juniper. Try not to let her notice.”

“Yes, boss.”

“Also—” Shanley paused, his voice turning gravelly. “Find Ebony Fox. And then find some capable people to… take care of Ebony Fox, permanently.”