Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 398:

Nobody had foreseen Xander revealing Clarissa’s true identity.

Burnet’s expression turned to ice instantly. He radiated a chill in the air, and his glare was so piercing that it almost seemed to freeze Xander in place.

Earlier, Clarissa had been all smiles, the picture of grace. But at Xander’s words, she stiffened, her eyes growing cold.

She was so enraged that she might have thrown her knife and fork at Xander and gone for his throat, had he not been Burnet’s younger brother.

Marissa had been closely observing Clarissa’s face. Noticing a slight shift in her gaze, she could tell Clarissa harbored lethal intent toward Xander. Marissa had to concede that Xander was right—Clarissa was indeed ruthless.

Based on Marissa’s assessment, it was clear that Clarissa had taken lives before.

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Even as she noted Clarissa’s subtle expressions, Marissa maintained her composure and feigned innocence. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Byrd.”

Xander chose to ignore the anger and warning in Burnet’s eyes. With a mischievous grin, he said, “Tiffany, you’re being too formal. Just call her Clarissa.”

Leaning in with a secretive smile, he whispered to Marissa, “She’s going to be my sister-in-law soon. You should get to know her. After all, she’ll be your sister-in-law too.”

Despite whispering, he made sure his words carried to both Burnet and Clarissa.

His statement made Burnet fix him with a hard stare. Under different circumstances, he might have taken drastic action against Xander.

However, Clarissa’s mood seemed to lighten, perhaps because Xander referred to her as his future sister-in-law, which clearly pleased her.

She had long desired that relationship!

Marissa quietly marveled. Although Xander often played the role of a carefree young man, he had matured significantly over the years. She mentally applauded his adeptness at playing the fool.

To reward his efforts, Marissa planned to give him a bonus.

With that in mind, she smiled warmly and sweetly said, “Clarissa, I look forward to getting along well.”

Clarissa, who usually kept her distance, smiled at this newcomer. “Miss Nash, you’re too courteous. We might see each other often. Please feel at ease,” she responded.

Seizing the moment, Xander acted charmingly, “Clarissa, Tiffany and I haven’t eaten yet.”

Clarissa smiled again. “Why don’t you join us if you’d like?”

“Sure!”

That was exactly what Xander had hoped for. He quickly guided Marissa to join them at the table.

But Burnet’s voice cut through sharply, saying, “Xander Hoffman.”

Only then did Xander turn to Burnet.

Just realizing Burnet was upset, Xander asked, “Burnet, did I interrupt your time with Clarissa?”

“What do you think?” Burnet retorted through clenched teeth.

Xander visibly tensed and drew his shoulders in.

He responded softly, “Burnet, you’re quite intimidating. I understand Clarissa’s identity is sensitive, but Tiffany is not just anyone. I plan to marry her soon. It’s only a matter of time before she meets Clarissa. After all, we’ll be family soon.”

The word “family” seemed to resonate with Clarissa once more.

Before Burnet could respond, she came to Xander’s defense. “Burnet, please don’t be so stern with Xander. You’ll frighten him, and his girlfriend is right here.”

Yet, Burnet’s mood darkened further, his frown deepening.noveldrama

After giving Xander a stern look, he turned to Marissa and asked, “Miss Nash, unless I’m mistaken, you are still Mr. Connor Daniels’ wife, correct?”

Marissa remained silent, her lips tightly pressed. She had anticipated Burnet’s inquiry.

Burnet continued assertively, “I’m not concerned with any rumors involving you and Mr. Connor Daniels. But as long as you are Mrs. Daniels, you should conduct yourself properly. Isn’t it somewhat inappropriate to begin a relationship with Xander at this time?”

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