Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 571

Noticing Juniper's reaction, Shanley’s deep voice cut in coolly. “Lionel, I heard you have another meeting shortly. If it’s important, you should go ahead.”

“Not important, not at all!” Lionel waved his hand dismissively. Nothing was more important than hosting Shanley.

“Are you sure?” Shanley sat back in his chair, his long legs crossed, his inscrutable eyes fixed on him.

“Not important… or is it important?” Lionel hesitated for a moment, looking awkward. “Actually, I suppose it is rather important.”

“Good.” Shanley nodded, satisfied, a faint smile on his lips. “Then you should go take care of it. Juniper and I can discuss the building plans.”

“Of course.” Understanding Shanley’s intent, Lionel offered a few polite words to Juniper and tactfully excused himself.

The room fell silent.

“If it’s too sweet, don’t eat it.” Shanley took a napkin and gently wiped the corner of Juniper’s mouth.

“When did you memorize that speech?” he asked softly. If he remembered correctly, she had only received the script on Friday, and she had spent the entire weekend with him. He hadn’t seen her spend any time on it at all.

“I didn’t,” Juniper replied, finishing the cake and moving on to the fruit.

“Hm?” Shanley looked at her, confused, his gaze soft.

“I just read it twice and remembered it,” she said with a nonchalant shrug.

“That’s impressive.” Shanley’s large hand gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, a smile gracing his lips. “Juniper, do you have any objections to the plan to donate buildings to Eclara University?”

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