Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1234

After a short drive, the car pulled up to an exclusive restaurant.

Located at the highest point in Eclara City, the rooftop garden restaurant boasted some of the most expensive real estate in the country, offering a panoramic view of the skyline.

The sun was just beginning to set. Vibrant streaks of purple and gold bathed the garden in a surreal, heavenly glow. It felt like stepping into a divine painting—full of warmth, light, life, and the promise of a beautiful future.

It was breathtakingly gorgeous.

"What are we doing here?" Juniper asked, looking around the lush greenery. "Eating?"

"Yeah." Shanley took her hand, leading her toward the entrance. He was visibly tense. "Let's go."

Juniper pressed her lips together, giving the man a covert once-over.

Why was he nervous about dinner? His palms were actually sweating!

She knew instantly that he was up to something.

And she didn't have to look hard to figure it out. Just a few steps in, she noticed the unmistakable square bulge of a red velvet box tucked into his suit jacket pocket.

A ring box.

He really was proposing, wasn't he?

***

The rooftop garden.

Spring had arrived, and the surrounding floral arrangements were in full, glorious bloom. The sprawling venue was entirely empty. Just the two of them.

Quiet and idyllic.

"Entertain yourself for a minute, I need to use the restroom," Shanley said, arranging some appetizers in front of her before hastily walking away.

Buzz. Buzz.

The phone he had carelessly left on the table vibrated.

Juniper leaned over and saw a message from Flint light up the screen: [Boss, all the proposal stuff is ready. When do we start?]

Juniper's chewing slowed, her clear eyes blinking slowly.

A secret proposal, huh? What an absolute blabbermouth!

Should she pretend she didn't know?

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