Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1655

Ebony Fox was only reimbursing one ticket. If Kurt came along…

She’d have to book two. How was she supposed to explain that?

She was just a recent college grad; she didn’t have the cash to front a plane ticket!

“I’ll cover the flights,” Kurt said smoothly. “And didn’t you mention having your eye on a new laptop last time? A friend of mine is closing up his shop and has a few brand-new ones left. I’ll have one sent over to you.”

“Really?!”

The girl practically shrieked. “Oh my gosh, I couldn’t possibly—hahahaha.”

“Alright, enough.” Kurt winced at the noise. “Send me the flight details. Once I book the tickets, I’ll come find you.”

“You got it.”

The assistant immediately forwarded all the information and happily started packing her bags.

Not long after.

She received the brand-new laptop via a same-day courier service.

“Wow, wow, wow.”

Hugging the laptop to her chest, the assistant took a deep, dramatic sniff.

Exactly.

The smell of money.

She never imagined she’d score such a massive perk just by knowing Mr. Schwartz.

There really were good people left in this world.

—

The Schwartz estate.

Monique sat gracefully on the sofa, sipping her tea while a private investigator delivered his report.

“About an hour ago, your son purchased a laptop and had it delivered to a young woman. She’s a staff member at Fox's Den Boxing Gym.”

“A staff member?” Monique froze, her brows pulling together tightly. “Did you look into her background?”

“She’s twenty-three, recently graduated from college. Her family background is extremely blue-collar. She has three younger brothers, all still in school. She put herself through college using student loans…”

“That’s enough.”

Monique cut the investigator off, rubbing her temples in profound irritation. “How on earth did Kurt fall for a girl from a family like that?”

First of all, she was a year older than Kurt.

And with that kind of baggage?

Followed by lifting some weights.

After a quick shower, she was ready to start her day.

She opened her door.

A dark figure suddenly lunged into her line of sight. Kurt was staring at her with an obnoxiously cheeky grin. “Surprise! Bet you didn't expect to see me.”

Ebony Fox, who had still been slightly groggy, was instantly wide awake. A flicker of irritation crossed her face. “What are you doing here?”

“I made you breakfast.” Kurt squeezed past her into the room, casually laying out the food. “Warm soup, fresh pastries, and savory gyoza…”

Leaning against the doorframe, Ebony Fox asked in a low, raspy voice, “You still haven’t answered why you’re here.”

“Hiding from my mom.” Kurt threw out a random excuse. “She’s trying to force me into all these blind dates, but I already have someone I like, so I refused.”

Having laid out the bait, Kurt stared intently at Ebony Fox, waiting for her to ask the golden question: *Who do you like?*

If she asked, he was ready to confess on the spot.

But to his utter dismay—

Ebony Fox just blinked, her face perfectly blank. “Oh.”

Kurt: “?”