Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 505

At the Cloudscape Community.

When Juniper got home, Shanley, Jimmie, Harold, and Melvin were already there. The video of the press conference was playing on the TV, and news of the top scorer had spread like wildfire across the internet.

"Congratulations, Ms. Payne," Dana said, taking Juniper's bag with a brilliant smile. It was true what they said about birds of a feather flocking together. The country's only two perfect scorers in history were Mr. Schwartz and now Ms. Payne. They were truly a perfect match.

"Huh?" Juniper looked up, a little surprised. "Congratulations for what?"

"For being the top scorer, of course!" Dana said, getting more excited. "Ms. Payne, you were incredible! Everyone online is singing your praises."

"Oh, that," Juniper said with a faint smile, not seeming particularly excited. "Thanks, Dana."

She knew Dana was only telling her the good news, conveniently leaving out all the negative comments.

Dana was taken aback by her nonchalant attitude. "Ms. Payne, aren't you happy?" she asked, feeling a bit awkward.

"I'm happy," Juniper said, her eyes blinking as her lips curled into a grin.

Dana scratched her head. Ms. Payne's reaction was just... not normal. It was as if getting a perfect score was as mundane to her as eating or sleeping.

"You can go now, Dana," Shanley said, walking over and gently taking Juniper's hand. His voice was patient and warm. "You were excellent at the press conference today."

"It was alright," Juniper replied casually, though her tone was tinged with disappointment. "It's a shame there were cameras everywhere. I couldn't get physical. Otherwise, I would've twisted the necks off those old fools from Eclara High."

Hearing their sister's bloodthirsty comment, Jimmie, Harold, and Melvin all froze for a second. It was a good thing there were cameras. If there weren't, they had no doubt Juniper would have followed through.

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