Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 769

“Specter,” Ewan repeated, then explained, “Years ago, she started snatching territory from me out of nowhere. Subterra Vanguard took over several of our bases in Borealia.”

Those bases were goldmines. If the Huntsman Institute could reclaim them, its influence would extend into Borealia, and he wouldn’t have to be so wary of the Sigma Network, his rival here in Australis.

“Just bring Specter to me, and you can take Ebony Fox whenever you want.”

“Hah.” After hearing Ewan out, Juniper was silent for a few seconds before bursting into laughter. “Kidnap Specter? You really have a death wish.”

Ewan’s face fell. He knew Specter was dangerous, but you couldn't make an omelet without breaking eggs. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Besides, he wasn’t the one doing the dirty work. If it succeeded, great. If it failed, someone else would pay the price. Did Specter really have the guts to chase him all the way to the Amazon Rainforest? He hadn't forgotten that Specter’s mortal enemy, the Sigma Network, also resided here.

“You want the bases?” Juniper lifted her gaze, speaking casually. “Fine.”

“Juniper—” Ebony Fox’s expression changed, knowing what her sister was thinking. The bases in Borealia were worth tens of billions, developed over many years to reach their current scale. Handing them over to this old fossil would be a waste.

“Your son, plus one base, in exchange for Ebony Fox.” Juniper took out her phone, contacting the Subterra Vanguard headquarters as she spoke. Ebony Fox was not in a good state, and she wanted to get her out of there as quickly as possible. It was just one base, a handout for a beggar.

Besides, even if she gave it away, the Huntsman Institute might not have the good fortune to keep it. The Sigma Network was still in Australis, after all. What if they suddenly decided to snatch the base for themselves?

“You think you can persuade Specter?” Ewan stared at Juniper, then laughed mockingly, the sound filling the room. “You think Specter takes orders from you? I wasn't born yesterday, kid. You're not smart enough to fool me.”

Juniper stared at him without a word, but the powerful aura radiating from her was terrifying.

Ewan was stunned, his mind reeling. Specter was this young? But only Specter could have such authority. So he had just ordered Specter to kidnap herself? What a fool he was.

“Release her,” Juniper said coldly, rising to her feet. She hadn't wanted to reveal her identity, but since she'd already dropped the Subterra Vanguard name, a little arrogance was perfectly justified, right?

Ewan gritted his teeth. He was reluctant to let Ebony Fox go, but he absolutely did not dare to provoke Subterra Vanguard. Since he had gotten what he wanted, granting her this favor seemed acceptable.

Besides, she might not even make it out of the Amazon Rainforest alive. After all, Subterra Vanguard’s nemesis was just waiting for an opportunity to catch her. And that opportunity had just arrived.