Chapter 573
She was being so secretive. She must have been looking for the right opportunity to strike.
“Are the men ready?” Shanley asked, his grip tightening on his phone. A shadow fell over his face, as dark and cold as a layer of frost.
“They’re ready,” Flint replied respectfully. “All of them are elite operatives from Sigma Network. I guarantee Ebony Fox won’t leave here alive p>
“Stay on her.” Shanley glanced back, his eyes landing on Juniper’s calm face. “Find
the right time and place,” he ordered, his voice raspy, “and take care of her p>
“Understood, boss.” Flint confirmed. Before hanging up, he ventured cautiously, “Should we inform Ms. Payne p>
Besides, he was there for her. A man who couldn’t protect his woman was useless.
After breakfast, Shanley had planned to drive Juniper to school, but a call from Melvin came in right on time.
“I’m heading over to Eclara University for some business anyway,” Melvin said. “I can give the girls a ride p>
The girls? Shanley paused for a second before it clicked. Melvin clearly had other motives. “Alright,” he agreed.
Juniper nodded languidly. “I’ll go with Janet,” she said, her eyes half-lidded.
“Okay.” Shanley handed the bag to Melvin and walked them downstairs. “Drive safe,” he said, his expression serious.
Melvin shot him a baffled look, feeling personally insulted. “Hello? Melvin Steele, three-time international racing champion. You think you need to worry p>
Shanley just offered a helpless smile. He couldn’t exactly explain the real danger without risking Melvin impulsively investigating and compromising the plan to eliminate Ebony Fox.
“Alright.” Shanley nodded, his gaze softening as it fell on Juniper. “Call me when you get to campus p>
“You’re acting very strange today,” Juniper said, staring straight at him. She blinked. “Are you seeing someone else p>
“What?” Shanley felt deeply wronged, his face flushing. He leaned in close to her ear and whispered, “Don’t you know whether I am or not p>
“Oh, shut up.” A sudden heat rose in Juniper’s cheeks. She pushed him away, ducked into the car, and said, “Let’s go p>
As they drove, Melvin glanced in the rearview mirror, trying to gauge Janet’s expression. “There are a couple of bags of snacks for you two to take to school.
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Juniper glanced over. The two bags were different, each filled with snacks chosen according to their individual tastes.
“Thank you, Mr. Steele,” Janet said, sitting primly. Her demeanor toward Melvin was that of respectful deference, as if he were a respected elder.
“You’re welcome.” Melvin smiled warmly. “When you don’t have class, you and Juniper should come visit p>
“Okay,” Janet replied softly, stealing a quick look at Juniper.
“Melvin Juniper looked up at him. “What kind of business do you have near Eclara University p>
“Ah?” The question caught him off guard, and Melvin, who had fabricated the excuse, almost bit his tongue. “Oh, just a small thing. A very small thing p>
“I see,” Juniper said, her knowing tone making the hair on his neck stand on end. He wondered if she was getting revenge for him teasing Shanley Had she really become that loyal?