Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1262

"Is that right?"

Jimmie grabbed a hot towel to wipe his hands, then tossed it harshly back onto the tray. With a smile that didn't reach his eyes, he asked, "I'd love to hear exactly what Mr. Langley's standards are, then."

Luella froze slightly, her smile slowly fading.

"It's a secret."

A few seconds later, she curled her lips upward, feigning a relaxed tone.

Given her identity, her true gender couldn't be exposed if she wanted to inherit the position of Executive Chief in Stellara Country. So romantic partners and lovers were completely off the table for her. She wasn't going to drag anyone down with her, and she certainly didn't want anyone complicating her life.

*A secret?*

The mockery in Jimmie's eyes deepened. So he really did have someone he liked? Some pretty boy out there?

"What about you?" Luella's inner gossip flared to life. "You've been in the industry for years with zero scandals. Are you hiding an underground romance, or harboring a secret crush?"

"What type do you like? Come on, tell me."

Staring at the eager, nosy face leaning toward him, Jimmie's eyes grew progressively colder. Finally, he stated in an icy tone, "Women!"

He bit down on the word with deliberate force.

*Women?*

That was it?

"Oh? Ah!" Luella scratched her head, muttering softly, "So you really do like women!"

"Sorry about that. I completely misunderstood before. I thought you were into guys!"

"What on earth gave you the impression I liked men?!" Jimmie's face was terrifyingly cold.

"My mistake, my mistake."

Luella offered an apologetic smile and quickly changed the subject. "How many days are you staying in Stellara? Once I finish dealing with my family stuff, let me buy you a meal."

After all, she had hitched a ride on his jet. A meal was the least she could do.

"No need."

Jimmie turned his head away, staring out the window as the plane began its slow descent.

He needed to keep his distance from this kid. Otherwise, he was going to keep having those messed-up, confusing dreams.

"Suit yourself."

Luella smiled indifferently, not pushing the issue.

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