Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1669

“If you just tell him to leave, he won't have an excuse to keep coming to the gym.”

Monique's words were earnest, her eyes rimmed with red. Ebony Fox could genuinely understand the worries of a mother.

But telling Kurt to leave meant...

From now on, there would be no one bringing her breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

When she was bored, there would be no one buzzing around, chattering endlessly in her ear.

And when she craved a coffee, she wouldn't be able to just open her mouth and have one magically appear.

Only the coffee Kurt made perfectly hit the spot for her.

Habits truly were a terrifying thing.

It had only been six months.

Yet somehow, her entire life had been completely infiltrated by him.

Who exactly did he even like?

Was this mystery girl really worth playing her personal servant for half a year?!

“Ms. Fox, is there an issue?” Monique asked, noticing the deep frown on her face.

“No.”

Ebony Fox shook her head. “I'll have him leave the gym tomorrow.”

“Thank you so much.”

Monique poured her a fresh cup of coffee, beaming. “Ms. Fox, you truly are a wonderful person.”

Whoever ended up marrying her would definitely be the luckiest man alive.

—

After the meeting ended.

Ebony Fox didn't go straight home; instead, she headed back to the gym.

Her chest felt tight with a chaotic, suffocating frustration.

She opened her desk drawer and pulled out a pack of slim cigarettes she hadn't touched in ages.

She lit one, letting it burn between her fingers.

Then, she sat in the rocking chair on the balcony, staring blankly out at the pitch-black sky.

She silently exhaled plumes of smoke into the suffocating night.

—

The next day.

Kurt woke up bright and early, carrying a fresh breakfast container as he eagerly approached Ebony Fox.

“Coach Ebony Fox, try the shrimp soup I made today.”

As he spoke, he very intentionally showed off his left hand, which was bandaged up so thickly it looked like a literal ham hock.

A few minutes later.

Clutching the bank card tightly, he stormed out of the gym with massive, furious strides.

Halfway down the hall.

He ran into the young assistant and practically dragged her into an empty corridor. “I have a question for you.”

“I don't know anything.” The assistant shook her head in sheer terror.

She was just a broke employee; please don't drag her into this.

“Have you forgotten the laptop I bought you?” Kurt's voice was deadly cold. “Or the flight tickets I reimbursed you for? Not to mention you ate half the meals I cooked for Ebony Fox...”

“Just ask! I'll talk, okay?!” The assistant groaned in regret, wishing she could slap herself.

That's what she got for taking bribes and eating free food.

“Why did Ebony Fox suddenly kick me out?” Kurt demanded bluntly.

“Because...”

The assistant kept it brief, summarizing the entire encounter with Monique. “That's pretty much what happened.”

Made him leave the girl he liked?

Kurt froze, his brows knitting tightly together.

Did his mother actually find out he was in love with Ebony Fox?