Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 740

Shanley glanced at the time. It was late. Juniper was catching up on sleep, and he didn't want to disturb her. Tomorrow, then.

A rich laugh rumbled in his throat at the thought of finally seeing the girl he’d been longing for day and night.

The guard watching him was completely bewildered to see the leader of the Sigma Network suddenly burst out laughing. He can still laugh? When the boss sees him tomorrow, she’ll probably tear him limb from limb.

Or could the rumors be true? Did the boss drug the Sigma Network’s leader and scramble his brains?

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In her room, Juniper was lying in bed with her eyes shut, but sleep wouldn't come. After tossing and turning several times, she finally got up, opened her laptop, and bought a plane ticket back to Eclara City.

Three days. That man should have had enough time to think things through, right?!

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The next day, as soon as sunlight streamed into the room, the man inside grew restless.

Juniper must be awake by now, right? Shouldn't he do something?

With a thud, Shanley got to his feet and started pounding on the door. "Open up! I want out!"

The guards outside were startled and immediately notified the five masters. They rushed over, staring at the seemingly crazed leader of the Sigma Network.

"You've fallen into the hands of Subterra Vanguard, and you still think you can leave?" Michael sneered, his eyes fixed on Shanley. "You should be preparing to die."

"Die?" Shanley looked up, his gaze sweeping over the five old-timers before a helpless smirk touched his lips. Death? Dying at Specter's hands sounded pretty good.

With that thought, Shanley kicked the door open. The handcuffs that had bound him were somehow gone.

"Don't move!" Seeing this, all five masters simultaneously raised their guns and aimed at Shanley.

Shanley remained fearless, slowly reaching a hand into his pants pocket.

Seeing the Sigma Network leader advancing, Michael had aimed for the man's left shoulder to prevent any unforeseen disaster. The sharp crack of the gun was followed by the man's pained grunt.

A moment later, he collapsed onto one knee. Blood gushed from his left chest, staining his white shirt a deep crimson. But the candy in his hand never fell.

Shanley looked down at the blood pouring from his chest, a triumphant smile playing on his lips. He would see Juniper soon, right? He had to.

The smile on his face deepened. Then, his brow furrowed, and he collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

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"Knock, knock—"

Juniper was trapped in a nightmare where she had killed Shanley. As she struggled between sleep and waking, a sharp knocking at the door jolted her back to reality.

Startled, Juniper opened the door, her eyes still heavy with sleep.