Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 2000

"Increase the security detail on Coralie."

Channing pulled his gaze away from the window and slid into the backseat, issuing the command in a low voice.

"Understood, Governor. The men deployed are all highly trained professionals."

Channing thought for a moment before picking up his phone and dialing Juniper's number.

"Ms. Payne, do the mercenaries at Subterra Vanguard have any availability right now?"

"That depends entirely on your offer." A faint, breezy smile touched Juniper's lips. "If the price is right, we have all the time in the world. If not, we're booked solid."

"I want your absolute highest-tier detail to ensure Coralie's safety." His eyes were dark, his expression lethal. "Money is not an issue. I'll transfer the funds to Subterra Vanguard's account immediately."

"Perfect."

Juniper raised a perfectly arched brow, her tone slow and languid. "Governor Rhodes, just look at the mess you've made. If my bestie gets so much as a scratch, I'll skin you alive."

"If that day ever comes, I expect you not to hold back."

Channing enunciated every word. If anything happened to Coralie, he wouldn't forgive himself anyway.

The call ended.

Channing immediately logged into the financial system and wired a staggering sum into Subterra Vanguard's account.

Jude caught a brief glimpse of the screen and nearly bit his own tongue in shock.

Holy hell.

That was so many zeroes, the number was practically longer than his lifespan.

There was no way the Governor was just paying for bodyguards.

He was blatantly trying to buy his future sister-in-law's favor.

Then again, wasn't the boss of Subterra Vanguard exploiting the situation to fleece him for all he had?

—

Five minutes later.

Juniper received a call from Michael at Subterra Vanguard.

"Juniper, our account just spiked by several billion. Good Lord, counting the zeroes nearly made me go cross-eyed."

"The transfer is from the Governor of Caelus. He's requesting our most elite 'bodyguards'."

Even outfitting an entire army of their finest operatives wouldn't cost this much.

What kind of deal had Juniper negotiated with the Governor?!

"Accept the money without hesitation," Juniper said, a satisfied smirk forming on her lips.

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