Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 288

Felton turned back around respectfully. Did his boss realize he offered too much?

“Make it five times the original price,” Shanley said, unwrapping a piece of candy and holding it to Juniper’s lips. The warmth in his eyes spread to the corners of his mouth. “If we’re going to work with J-Five, we need to show our sincerity.”

“…Yes, sir.” Felton’s mouth twitched. He had clearly been overthinking it. This was Ms. Payne’s studio, after all. Forget money; the way the boss doted on her, he’d probably give her his life if she asked. A frightening thought occurred to him: his boss might be hopelessly lovesick.

Five times the price? Juniper did a quick mental calculation. How generous!

“You’re so generous,” she said, a wide smile blooming on her face as she took the candy from his fingers. In her daze, her lips accidentally brushed against his skin.

Shanley’s gaze darkened instantly, and he swallowed hard. He quickly averted his eyes, feigning composure as he tugged at his collar. “Flint, turn the temperature down a bit.”

Juniper glanced at him. Was it really that warm?

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At the Cloudscape Community, Juniper finished her shower and flopped onto her desk, scrolling through her phone while propped up on her homework.

Qadir had started a four-person group chat with her, Queenie, and Dolce.

Qadir: [I'm almost done with the review materials Juniper gave me. I feel unstoppable. I wish the exam was tomorrow.]

Queenie: [Juniper, have they released the exam schedule? I wonder where our school is testing.]

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