Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 375:

“What do you mean?” Marissa asked.

After pondering for a moment, Xander explained, “When Burnet served as an international special forces soldier, he became acquainted with Clarissa. However, I couldn’t find out how they met or where she came from. Burnet remains silent on these matters.”

Xander appeared truthful, so Marissa ceased her interrogation. Her interest in Clarissa’s background grew.

The Peridot Consortium had been around for a while and gained strength. Yet, the leader of the Peridot Consortium remained enigmatic, with many unsure of even their gender. Luckily, with Xander’s help, Marissa was able to learn the leader’s name was Clarissa.

Marissa was eager to discover if Clarissa had any links to Q and whether she had influenced Tiffany’s departure from Blebert.

Given that Tiffany managed to elude Connor’s surveillance and successfully escape Blebert, she must have had some assistance.

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Marissa knew she wouldn’t understand everything until she met Clarissa.

She needed to learn more about Clarissa.

After some reflection, she proposed, “Xander, let’s act as a couple for a while.”

“What?!” Xander exclaimed, surprised. “Chief Instructor, are you…”

“So, are you opposed to the idea?” Marissa sneered. “Are you worried about being ridiculed because I have two children?”

“No, it’s not that,” Xander quickly said, then admitted, “I’m actually quite honored.”

Marissa gave him a puzzled look, not grasping the reason for his statement.

Blushing, Xander elaborated, “Everyone at the Doomsday Base knows how much Mark and Terry admire you. Yet, you’ve only revealed your identity to me and asked me to act as your boyfriend…

If Terry and Mark find out, they’ll be envious to no end! It feels surreal. I used to just follow orders like a subordinate. And now, I’m going to pretend to be your boyfriend. I… Haha!”

Marissa was at a loss for words. “We’ll just pretend in front of others. Don’t overthink it.”

Xander took on a serious tone and asked, “So, what’s the plan?”

Marissa explained, “You’ll introduce me to the Peridot Consortium, claiming I’m your girlfriend. I want to observe it firsthand. Introduce me to Clarissa, and I’ll look into her background and identity myself.”

“Okay!” Xander agreed and obeyed her command. He then looked slightly concerned. “I’m worried Burnet might get upset. You are still Connor’s wife, after all, and he’s good friends with Burnet.”

Marissa was taken aback. “Are Burnet and Connor actually good friends?”

She hadn’t known about this. She had never seen them interact privately. She had heard that the four top families were often at odds with each other, both openly and in secret.

“Yes, they’re quite close,” Xander confirmed.

Marissa was speechless and raised her eyebrows.

If that were true, Burnet wouldn’t be pleased to see her pretending to be Xander’s girlfriend. If he strongly disapproved, it might complicate her efforts to meet Clarissa.

But it was the quickest route to get close to Clarissa. Marissa knew she couldn’t hesitate.noveldrama

After deciding, she said, “Xander, it doesn’t matter. Let’s give it a try now. King has pressed me repeatedly. We need to recover the file bag stolen by the Peridot Consortium immediately. We can’t afford any more delays.”

“Okay!” Xander nodded and said, “Then I’ll introduce you to Clarissa, even if Burnet might beat me to death for it.”

After finalizing their plan, Marissa let Xander go, and she returned to the Nash family’s villa alone.

As she reached the villa, she saw Landen leaning against a tree, engrossed in his phone.

Upon seeing her, he moved closer and whispered mysteriously, “Boss, Connor is here.”

Marissa’s eyes widened in surprise. “What’s he doing here?”

“I’m not sure. He’s waiting for you in the living room.”

“Landen, I’m heading out. Don’t tell anyone I was here.”

As soon as she had finished speaking, she turned and was on the verge of leaving.

But just as she was about to stride away, she suddenly heard Connor’s voice. “Mrs. Daniels, please wait.”

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