Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1654

Check-in finished, Ebony Fox returned to her hotel room to rest. Pulling out her phone, she saw a message from ten minutes ago.

It was from Kurt.

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It was a photo of him in full racing gear, clutching a helmet, leaning casually against a motorcycle.

He was grinning broadly, eyes crinkled, looking completely lazy and carefree.

Even a little goofy.

Looking at the picture, a popular internet phrase popped into Ebony Fox's head: *Pure, innocent college boy.*

Actually, she thought a better fit would be: *Clueless, fresh-faced college boy.*

Wasn’t he supposed to be on a blind date? Why was he at a racetrack?

Ebony Fox frowned.

Having spent over a decade at the Huntsman Institute, she was used to being surrounded by greasy, rugged, and downright ugly middle-aged mercenaries.

She rarely interacted with young guys.

Seeing something so fresh and vibrant was just… a novelty, really. Pure curiosity.

Kurt: [What do you think? Not a bad setup, right?]

Kurt: [Coach Ebony Fox, how’s the boxing match going? Are you missing your favorite little sidekick yet? Hehehe]

Kurt: [? Why aren’t you replying?]

Reading that last text, Ebony Fox could practically picture the utterly shameless look on his face.

Ebony Fox raised her thumbs, tapped out a few letters on the keyboard, and then swiftly deleted them.

Who gave him the right to dictate when she used her phone?

Locking the screen, Ebony Fox slipped under the covers and exhaustedly closed her eyes.

—

On the other side of the hotel.

A tall man with a phenomenal build, wearing a simple black t-shirt, stood with his arms crossed by the floor-to-ceiling window.

His hair was styled back, revealing his forehead. He had striking features and a gaze that was both deep and piercing.

“How is it?” the man asked, turning his head. His voice was low and magnetic.

“Mr. Saxon, the check-in is complete. All participants have checked into the hotel.”

The assistant held a folder, answering respectfully.

“And her?” Xavier Saxon’s Adam's apple bobbed, a hint of nervous anticipation threading through his words. “Fox's Den Boxing Gym. Is she leading the team?”

Eclara City.

Kurt had fired off a string of texts, and Ebony Fox hadn’t replied to a single one.

Left with no other choice, he contacted Ebony Fox's assistant—a fresh college graduate who worked part-time doing admin for the gym.

“Ebony Fox?” The assistant paused. “Isn’t she in Crestview City for the event?”

“I know that,” Kurt scoffed. “I’m asking if she’s contacted you today.”

“Yeah, she did,” the girl nodded. “She just sent me some files a little while ago and asked me to format them and bring them over.”

A little while ago?

He sent his messages five hours ago and got nothing!

The double standard was staggering.

Was no one going to stand up for his rights?!

“You’re heading over to see Ebony Fox?” Kurt frowned, his voice dropping. “It just so happens I’m done with my stuff here. I’ll go with you.”

“Huh?”

The young assistant scratched her head, mumbling quietly, “But what about the plane tickets?”