Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1322

"I'm leaving."

Having played the role of a tough guy for so long, Luella really wasn't used to dragging out goodbyes. She pulled her hand from Jimmie's and strode toward the door.

"Luella, don't lie to me." Jimmie watched her back, his tone turning serious. "I'll be waiting right here in the hotel until you get back."

"I know."

Luella ruffled her own hair, feeling a strange mix of frustration and warmth.

Dropping all his work to chase her from Eclara City to Stellara Country. He was unbelievable.

Hopelessly devoted.

His whole family was full of hopeless romantics.

The elevator doors chimed open.

Luella stepped in and bumped right into the hotel manager.

"Are you alright?" The man studied her, a knowing smirk on his face. "You drank a lot last night. Kept calling out Jimmie's name. When he showed up, I had no choice but to hand you over."

"Oh." Luella rubbed her nose, answering guiltily. "I'm fine."

"Did you drink that much because of him?" The manager leaned in, his gossip radar pinging wildly. "Boss, are you two secretly dating?"

"No way!" Luella's eyes snapped up, blinking furiously. Her denial lacked any real conviction.

"Really?" The manager chuckled, not buying a word of it. He dropped his voice. "If you are, you better be careful. Don't let your wicked stepmother or that bastard of a father catch you."

"I know." Luella awkwardly watched the floor numbers light up, turning her head slightly. "Thanks, by the way."

"Don't mention it." The manager smiled faintly. "I wouldn't be where I am today without you, right? Don't worry. For you, I'll take a bullet."

"Tch." Luella scoffed, entirely used to his smooth-talking.

This man was one of the very few allies she had left in Stellara Country. After saving him by chance, she had placed him here as the hotel manager.

"But—"

As the elevator doors opened, the manager stepped out, covered his mouth, and asked with burning curiosity, "Between you and Jimmie... who's the top?"

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