Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 28

He found her playing on her phone, a faint smile gracing her lips. She seemed to be in a good mood.

"Why do you like mango candies so much?" Shanley asked softly, handing her a bag filled with them. "These are all for you."

It was a collection he had amassed—some from the local store, some imported from Australis. He had been keeping them in the car, waiting for a 'chance encounter' to win the girl over.

Juniper blinked, looking at the bag of candies and trying to decipher his intentions.

"I was in a rush last time and didn't get to thank you properly, Ms. Payne," Shanley explained, his voice gentle and persuasive as he watched her. "It's just a small token."

"Alright." Juniper studied his face for a few seconds, then raised an eyebrow. "Thanks, Mr. Schwartz."

"You're welcome," Shanley said, smoothly pulling out his phone. "Let's exchange contact info. When you run out of candy, I can bring you more."

"More?" Juniper lifted her gaze, her clear eyes meeting his chiseled features.

Tsk. A handsome face really was a pleasant sight to behold. She opened her phone's contact sharing page. A soft chime confirmed the connection.

"Be safe on your way." They had arrived at her destination. Shanley watched Juniper until her figure disappeared from view before looking away.

"Ms. Payne seems to be in a good mood today," Flint remarked, surprised. She hadn't even given his boss the cold shoulder.

Looking at her contact on his phone, Shanley's lips curved into a smile. It turned out the girl wasn't so hard to please after all. He just hadn't been using the right method.

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