Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 365

“Money?” Shanley paused for a few seconds, a sexy smirk playing on his lips. If that was all it took, things were about to get a lot simpler.

“Juniper…” he whispered, leaning in close until his lips were right beside her ear. He murmured a few words, a wicked grin spreading across his face.

Juniper’s eyes widened, her favorite smoothie completely forgotten. After a moment, she grabbed her phone and messaged Luella.

Juniper: [Shanley just made a deposit.]

Luella: [???]

Juniper: [Just now. He gave me his bank card and safe passwords. Said… it was a deposit for being his future girlfriend. Once I accept it, I can’t like anyone else.]

Luella: [HOW MUCH?? TELL ME HOW MUCH!!!]

Juniper: [I tried to count the zeros, but I ran out of fingers, so I lost track.]

Luella: [And you accepted?]

Juniper: [It was a hard offer to refuse.]

Luella: [Good!]

Who would have thought? The old man knew how to play to his strengths. That little move had hit Juniper right where it counted. Now, even if just for the sake of his fortune, Juniper would never leave him.

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At the airport, with only one day left until the international music awards were announced, Jimmie packed his things and headed to the venue.

“The internet is in an uproar. Do you know what they’re calling our sister?” Melvin stared at Jimmie, his voice low and tense. “What’s the plan?”

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