Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 686

“You… you…” Tucker froze, stammering, “You better cancel that private jet right now. I’m not getting on it.”

“It’s free.” Juniper pulled Tucker toward the VIP lounge entrance and rubbed her nose, unsure how to explain. “You remember Mr. Schwartz, right?”

“I do.” Tucker eyed Juniper, his brow furrowed. “The wealthy benefactor who, on a whim, decided to build us a new lab.”

“That’s him.” Juniper nodded, explaining patiently, “He’s also heading to Moralia Country for business and happened to hear we were going too. It’s just a coincidence, so he offered to give us a lift.”

“Really?” Tucker was skeptical, still worried about the cost. “It’s really free?”

“Yes.” Juniper gave a helpless smile and led him inside.

“Juniper, you seem to know Mr. Schwartz quite well,” Tucker remarked, his experienced eyes studying her. If he remembered correctly, Mr. Schwartz hadn't just funded the building; he’d named it after both of them. That kind of gesture suggested a much closer relationship. He wasn't buying the 'coincidence' story.

Juniper pursed her lips and stared into the distance, feigning deafness.

“I’ve got it—” Tucker stopped and leaned in close to Juniper, raising his voice. “He’s not some kind of family elder, is he? An uncle or something?”

After all, Shanley's mother had never been publicly announced, and the Oscar-winning actor, Jimmie Tate, was known to be close with him. It was certainly possible.

Shanley, who had just walked over to greet them, heard every word. Uncle? If Tucker kept guessing, was he going to land on grandpa next?

Juniper also stopped, a dozen retorts dying on her tongue. In the end, she managed only a few words. “Just don’t call him old to his face, or else…”

“Or else what?” Tucker tilted his head, waiting.

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