Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 235

At the training facility, Kurt’s speed was improving by leaps and bounds under Juniper’s guidance. In his final practice run, he finally broke the ten-minute mark, which all but guaranteed him a spot in the top five.

“Ms. Payne, here’s some water for you,” Ghoul said, holding a cup with both hands, his back bowed in a show of utmost respect. His face was plastered with a fawning smile.

Seeing Kurt’s incredible transformation, Ghoul had finally recognized the girl's talent. His initial disdain had morphed into reverence, and now he was practically sucking up to her.

Juniper took the water. “You didn’t poison it, did you?” she asked nonchalantly.

“Of course not,” Ghoul said, lowering his head in shame. “I was blind before, a complete fool. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me, Ms. Payne.”

He explained that he had just been anxious about Orient Country’s racing future and frustrated with that scoundrel, J. He insisted he meant no harm.

“Oh,” Juniper said with a slight lift of her brow before taking a sip. It tasted fine.

“Allow me, Ms. Payne,” Ghoul said, smoothly taking the cup from her and offering a box of tissues. He grinned. “Anything you need, just say the word.”

With her training, Kurt had broken ten minutes—a result they hadn't even dared to dream of before. With a day and a half left until the race, a little more coaching could push his speed even further. It was only natural to treat her like royalty.

Just then, Juniper’s phone vibrated. A message from Shanley popped up: [Juniper, I’m at the gate.]

A smile spread across her face. He had understood her perfectly. When she told him she was leaving at seven, she knew he would come to pick her up.

“That’s enough for today,” Juniper said, glancing at Ghoul.

“You’re leaving already, Ms. Payne?” Ghoul’s face fell, and he scurried to keep up with her. With the race just two days away, he was hoping for every extra minute of training for Kurt.

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