Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 44

A few minutes later, a silver-gray Koenigsegg pulled up to the curb. The door opened, and a tall, elegant man in a dark suit unfolded himself from the car. Shanley walked over to where she was waiting.

“Have you been waiting long?” he asked, a smile touching his lips as he saw her sitting patiently on the edge of a planter.

Then he saw her right hand. It had been nearly healed, so why was it suddenly so swollen? Had someone hurt her?

“No.” Juniper stood up, her eyes landing on his face. She raised an eyebrow. He really was handsome.

“Get in,” Shanley said, holding the door for her.

Once she was settled inside, he asked, “What are you in the mood for?”

“Anything’s fine.” Juniper’s eyes scanned the car’s interior and immediately locked onto a beautiful box of candies on the seat.

“They’re all yours.” Seeing her stare, Shanley chuckled and handed her the box, his smile tinged with indulgence. He turned to the driver. “Moonlight Peak.”

“Yes, Boss.”

Moonlight Peak? Juniper glanced at him, opened her mouth to say something, but ultimately decided against it.

On the way, Shanley had the driver pull over and stepped out for a moment. When he returned, he was holding a mango milkshake and a small white box.

“It’s mango,” he said, unwrapping a straw and putting it in the milkshake. He placed it on the small tray table by her left hand. “Can I see your right hand?” he asked softly, his tone polite and respectful.

Juniper’s gaze fell to the white box, and she realized it contained some kind of anti-swelling ointment.

He was worried about her hand? Her heart gave a little flutter, and a surprising warmth spread through her chest.

“Why are you staring at me?” Shanley asked, looking up when she didn't respond. For the first time, her expression seemed to hold a hint of warmth toward him.

Had he finally managed to break through her defenses?

“It’s nothing,” Juniper said with a slight shrug. “It’s just that you remind me of someone, Mr. Schwartz.”

“Oh?” Shanley’s heart skipped a beat, and his expression grew serious. “Who?”

Felton and Flint pricked up their ears, terrified she was about to mention some unforgettable past love.

“Well…” Juniper set down her milkshake and slowly uttered two words.

“My grandfather.”