Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 474

Luella practically shouted the last part, loud enough for Shanley to hear even without speakerphone.

“Seriously, Juniper, what’s the point of a handsome face on a guy who can’t get it up?”

Juniper watched as Shanley’s movements slowed, his intense gaze settling on her.

“You should just kick him to the curb,” Luella continued, completely unfiltered. “I don’t know why, but I’ve always had a bad feeling about him.”

Bad feeling? Shanley kept staring at Juniper, a shadow falling over his handsome features. “Is Mr. Langley referring to me?” he asked, his voice low and dangerous.

“Uh.” Luella’s rant came to an abrupt halt. “What was I just saying?” she asked, trying to sound casual. “Sorry, I’ve had a bit to drink. My memory’s a little foggy.”

“Anyway, Juniper, something’s come up. I’ve gotta go,” Luella said, and the line went dead.

A heavy silence filled the room as the two stared at each other.

After a few moments, Shanley tossed the towel onto a chair and strode to the bed. He braced his arms on either side of her, a faint smile playing on his lips. “Juniper… did you tell Luella I can’t perform?”

“I did not,” she said, forced to tilt her chin up to meet his gaze. His warm breath on her skin made her cheeks flush. “Luella found out about your alleged impotence and preference for men all on her own.”

“What?” Shanley almost laughed in disbelief. Impotent was one thing, but liking men? Was Mr. Langley intentionally spreading rumors?

“Is that so?” he murmured, a low, magnetic chuckle rumbling in his chest. “Well, it seems Mr. Langley’s investigation was flawed.”

They were so close, both in their pajamas, that the slightest movement from Juniper brought her into contact with his body. And then… she felt something. She might not have hands-on experience, but she wasn't clueless. It only took her a couple of seconds to understand, and a deep blush crept up her face.

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