Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 2013

"Do you have a death wish? You're ogling the Governor's woman?"

"Mmph—" The man clamped a hand over his mouth in sheer terror.

"Please, everyone, make yourselves at home and have fun." Coralie's demeanor was no different than usual, a faint smile resting on her lips. "We just got a shipment of fresh fruit in. I hope you'll all enjoy a taste."

"Yes, Boss." Manager Holt followed close behind her, a radiant smile plastered across his face. His back had never been straighter.

The best decision he had ever made in his life was treating Channing with absolute respect from the very beginning.

At first, he had merely assumed Channing would eventually get promoted to the boss's 'husband,' so he took special care of him and secretly helped him woo his wife.

He never expected the man to actually be the Governor.

No wonder Channing had told him before that his best days were yet to come.

Oh man.

He couldn't wait to see what kind of good days the Governor had in store for him!

"Let's go. We'll take a look inside." Coralie ignored the peculiar stares from the crowd and stepped forward.

"Right away."

Manager Holt was practically glowing with good fortune, the smile never leaving his eyes.

Once Coralie's figure disappeared from view.

The patrons in the grand hall immediately huddled together, whispering amongst themselves in animated gossip.

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In the office.

After finishing her rounds, Coralie collapsed onto the sofa in exhaustion.

"Boss, please have some fruit." Manager Holt set the fruit platter down, making sure to emphasize, "This was specially sent over by Chan... uh, the Governor."

"Mhm."

Coralie took a piece of cantaloupe. She lifted her eyes to look at the beaming manager across from her and parted her red lips. "You knew that Channing disguised himself as Odom to stay by my side, didn't you?"

"!"

Manager Holt's smile instantly vanished, his expression dissolving into sheer panic. "Boss, I didn't mean to keep it from you intentionally."

"It's just that you weren't doing well at the time, and the Governor was agonizing over it too."

"You two loved each other so much but were forced apart. I just couldn't bear to watch it happen."

The results proved that he had made the right call.

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