Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 600

Meeting his girl's curious gaze, Shanley masked the flicker of killing intent in his eyes and offered a gentle smile. "No, I haven't."

He had no desire for Juniper to know about the sordid world of Subterra Vanguard or Specter. He just wanted her to have a normal, happy life as a student. As for Specter… he would eliminate that ticking time bomb sooner or later.

"Oh." Juniper had only asked casually, so she didn't press the matter.

Still, she thought, today's practice confirmed her skills hadn't rusted. If she were to run into the leader of Sigma Network again, she was still more than capable of taking his miserable life.

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After the training session ended, Ebony Fox, now in a set of sharp casual clothes, took her sister's hand. "Juniper, let's go see your place."

Even though Juniper had assured her that Shanley had behaved himself, Ebony Fox needed to see it with her own eyes to be at ease.

"Okay," Juniper agreed easily.

"I hope Mr. Schwartz won't mind?" Ebony asked, her question aimed squarely at him.

"It would be my honor." Shanley gave a polite nod and dialed Dana, instructing her to add a few more dishes to dinner that night.

...

At Cloudscape Community, Juniper sat at the center of the dining table, flanked by Ebony Fox and Shanley.

"Dinner is served," Dana announced.

As she set down the soup, her eyes met the icy glare of the female guest, and she nearly stumbled.

Good heavens! Ms. Payne's sister was terrifying. She didn't look like she was here for dinner; she looked like she was here to interrogate Mr. Schwartz.

"Thank you, Dana," Shanley said with a gentle smile. "You can go rest now."

"Yes, sir." Dana scurried away with her tray.

Ebony Fox carefully observed the apartment and Shanley, her eyes narrowed. He was so polite to the help? The rumors painted him as a reclusive, moody tyrant.

Not even Shanley!

"Okay." Juniper blinked, lying ramrod straight in bed and staring at the ceiling. Great. She was wide awake.

At three in the morning, Ebony Fox felt the mattress beside her shift, followed by the sound of faint footsteps. By the time she sat up, the small figure was gone.

Ebony Fox quickly got out of bed and opened the door just in time to see Juniper slipping into Shanley's room.

She stood there, questioning her own sanity. Who exactly was she trying to guard against? Did her sister really like Shanley that much?

She knew Shanley had countless enemies, all of them looking for a weakness to exploit. The thought that her little sister could get hurt terrified her. How would she ever explain that to their parents?

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The next morning, Ebony Fox woke early. When she went out to the living room, she found Dana setting out breakfast.