Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 281

Jimmie’s eyes narrowed, and his handsome face quickly frosted over. Icy words slipped through his lips, dripping with menace. “Melvin, are you sure you heard that right? That doesn’t sound like something Mr. Schwartz would do, given his character.”

Shanley lowered his eyes, saying nothing.

“Ha,” Melvin scoffed from the side, wincing as the movement pulled at his injuries. The pain only sharpened his tone. “Why don’t you ask the honorable Mr. Schwartz yourself if he’s been hitting on his friend’s sister? Tsk, tsk. It’s not even a sure thing yet, and he already has the audacity to call himself her future husband. If our family gave him the green light, he’d probably drag her to the courthouse immediately, wouldn’t he?”

Jimmie was speechless. He turned to Shanley, waiting for an explanation.

Shanley’s lips were pressed into a thin line, his sharp brows furrowed. A few cuts marred his refined face, and the corner of his mouth was crusted with dried blood. He had taken off his suit jacket, and his white shirt clung to his well-built chest, his tie hanging askew. With his short hair slightly disheveled under the harsh, cold light from above, he had a strangely worn-out look.

Juniper found herself staring, gradually captivated. Say what you will, but his face was undeniably handsome.

Seeing Shanley remain silent, a sense of unease grew in Jimmie. He glanced over at his sister, only to find her gazing at Shanley with undisguised interest, a faint smile playing on her lips. Jimmie couldn't help but feel that the way Juniper was looking at Shanley was… far from innocent.

“Shanley, is what Melvin said true? Are you really after my sister?” Jimmie felt as if he’d been struck by lightning. He could barely breathe, forcing himself to suppress his rage as he asked the question through gritted teeth.

Juniper watched him quietly, waiting for his answer. If he dared to admit it, her brothers would never let him off the hook. But if he didn't… she had no interest in a man who couldn't take responsibility.

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