Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 600

Meeting his girl's curious gaze, Shanley masked the flicker of killing intent in his eyes and offered a gentle smile. "No, I haven't."

He had no desire for Juniper to know about the sordid world of Subterra Vanguard or Specter. He just wanted her to have a normal, happy life as a student. As for Specter… he would eliminate that ticking time bomb sooner or later.

"Oh." Juniper had only asked casually, so she didn't press the matter.

Still, she thought, today's practice confirmed her skills hadn't rusted. If she were to run into the leader of Sigma Network again, she was still more than capable of taking his miserable life.

...

After the training session ended, Ebony Fox, now in a set of sharp casual clothes, took her sister's hand. "Juniper, let's go see your place."

Even though Juniper had assured her that Shanley had behaved himself, Ebony Fox needed to see it with her own eyes to be at ease.

"Okay," Juniper agreed easily.

"I hope Mr. Schwartz won't mind?" Ebony asked, her question aimed squarely at him.

"It would be my honor." Shanley gave a polite nod and dialed Dana, instructing her to add a few more dishes to dinner that night.

...

At Cloudscape Community, Juniper sat at the center of the dining table, flanked by Ebony Fox and Shanley.

"Dinner is served," Dana announced.

As she set down the soup, her eyes met the icy glare of the female guest, and she nearly stumbled.

Good heavens! Ms. Payne's sister was terrifying. She didn't look like she was here for dinner; she looked like she was here to interrogate Mr. Schwartz.

"Thank you, Dana," Shanley said with a gentle smile. "You can go rest now."

"Yes, sir." Dana scurried away with her tray.

Ebony Fox carefully observed the apartment and Shanley, her eyes narrowed. He was so polite to the help? The rumors painted him as a reclusive, moody tyrant.

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