Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1303

"Just bought it. Never worn," Jimmie said. "Go change in the restroom."

Luella hesitated, wondering if she should take it.

She wanted to draw a clean line, but if she didn't change... the spilled wine made her white shirt completely translucent, hinting at her sports bra underneath.

"Thanks."

She took the bag and instinctively walked toward the women's room.

She stopped dead in her tracks at the door.

Spinning around, she saw him watching her with a deep frown.

She couldn't exactly march into the men's room either. She never used public restrooms. She only came out here to splash some water on her face, completely oblivious that she'd run into him.

"Uh," she turned around, forcing an awkward smile. "I'm not really comfortable changing in public areas. Is there a private bathroom in your suite? Mind if I borrow it?"

High maintenance.

"Let's go."

He pushed the door open and led her inside.

The suite had a bathroom right by the entrance. The people talking inside the main room wouldn't notice.

Luella slipped inside, cleaned herself up, and put on his clothes.

The shirt was a bit oversized, but it tucked nicely into her pants. She left the top two buttons undone, exposing her delicate collarbones.

After running her fingers through her messy hair, she took two deep breaths in front of the mirror and bravely opened the door.

The inner door was open. The people who were talking seemed to have left.

"How much was it? I'll wire you the money," she said with a fake smile.

"No need."

He was still pissed about her ghosting him, his tone low and brooding. "My agent had to leave early. I don't have a ride home."

"Are you saying... you want me to drive you?" Her smile vanished.

"What else?"

Jimmie frowned, his thin lips pressing into a hard line. "I saved your life. Giving me a lift is the least you could..."

"Stop, stop, stop! I'll do it, okay?" She cut him off defensively. "But you'll have to wait. I'm here with a friend."

"A friend?"

Oh ho. He had never seen her act this "shy" before.

Could it be... the person she had a crush on was this guy?

She had good taste!

"And what's your name, Mr. Creditor?" Richard asked with a knowing smirk.

"Jimmie Tate!"

Jimmie what?

Richard's smile froze as a name popped into his head.

Wasn't that the name of Juniper's close friend?

Holy crap!

Holy crap!!

He had just stumbled upon the juiciest secret!

Luella had actually managed to make him bat for the other team!