Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 263

“Please, Ms. Payne, get in.” Flint held the car door open for her respectfully.

Juniper leaned in and saw Shanley with his eyes closed, resting quietly against the leather seat. The faint scent of alcohol wafted through the car. It seemed he’d had quite a bit.

She slipped into the car as quietly as possible, setting down her backpack and inching closer to him. Just as she was about to check his pulse, the man’s eyes fluttered open.

For a moment, their gazes locked. Juniper stared, mesmerized. In the depths of his serious, intense eyes, she could see her own reflection. Being so close, she could smell the alcohol on his breath, mingled with the faint, warm scent of sandalwood. Her heart suddenly lost its rhythm, thumping erratically against her ribs.

“Juniper…” Shanley shifted his neck, his voice a low, rich murmur as he whispered her name. “My head hurts. Let me lean on your shoulder for a bit.”

Before she could answer, he tilted his head and rested it gently on her shoulder.

Juniper froze, turning her head slightly. Her eyes landed on his chest. His tie was loosened, and the top two buttons of his shirt were undone, revealing the sharp line of his Adam’s apple. She blinked, her gaze drifting lower… but she couldn't see anything more.

“Flint, turn on the AC.” As if reading her mind, Shanley tugged at his collar, pulling it wider. Now, she could not only see his collarbones but could practically count his abs.

“Yes, boss.” Flint, now in the passenger seat, glanced back at Shanley and fought to keep a straight face. His boss’s “drunken” act was surprisingly convincing.

“Water,” Shanley mumbled, his performance continuing.

“Oh.” Juniper looked around but couldn't find another cup, so she unscrewed her own water bottle and held it to his lips.

“Why did he suddenly decide to go drinking?” she asked Flint.

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