Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 404:

You Can’t Mess Up My Plans

Connor’s sudden arrival caught everyone off guard except for Burnet, who remained composed.

Clarissa recognized Connor. Seated, she made no move to greet him.

She held the secretive position of president of the Peridot Consortium. In the presence of someone as influential and intimidating as Connor, she opted to keep a low profile to avoid drawing his attention.

Xander, without thinking, looked over at Marissa, who was massaging her temples to soothe her headache.

Their marriage was fake. Marissa didn’t have any marriage responsibilities, but under Connor’s intense and scrutinizing stare, she felt as if she had wronged him.

He resembled a husband confronting an unfaithful wife.

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The situation was indeed problematic. Marissa sensed trouble with the Peridot Consortium would escalate if Connor caused a scene.

Connor wasted no time. After a brief eye contact with Burnet, he walked over to Marissa, took her hand, and pulled her away.

As he passed by Xander, he shot him a murderous glare.

Although Xander usually carried himself confidently, he felt insignificant in Connor’s presence, whose aura was overpowering. Connor’s glare sent shivers down Xander’s spine, leaving him in fear.

After Connor took Marissa away, Burnet turned to Xander and taunted, “He just took your girlfriend. Why didn’t you stop him?”

Xander’s face was flushed with embarrassment.

His chief instructor was formidable, but she didn’t dare resist Connor. Moreover, she hadn’t signaled him to intervene. Xander lacked the courage to act rashly.

“Hah!” Burnet scoffed.

He continued, “Trying to steal Connor’s wife? You need to be aware of your limits. Even if you and Tiffany love each other, it matters whether Connor is ready to let her go.”

Feeling humiliated, Xander complained, “Burnet, did you inform Connor?”

“Yes, I did,” Burnet said bluntly. “I want you to face reality. You can’t have a woman you shouldn’t. Or you’ll end up embarrassed and even get yourself killed.”

“Their marriage isn’t real. They’re going to get a divorce,” Xander insisted stubbornly.

“Then wait until they’re divorced,” Burnet replied forcefully. “As long as they’re still married, Tiffany remains Mrs. Daniels. How could Connor tolerate another man holding his wife’s hand in public?”

Xander fell silent, bowing his head.

Since his chief instructor asked him to pretend to be her boyfriend, he had to follow her orders.

Clarissa remained quiet, her eyes narrowing with intent, and her thoughts were mysterious to those around her.

Connor swiftly took Marissa out of the Crystal Hotel, pushed her into the car, and sat beside her the next moment.

Seated in the driver’s seat, Dominic sensed tension in the air. Cautiously, he rolled up the partition.

As the car moved away, Connor’s voice cut through the silence sharply, saying, “Are you in love with Xander?”

Marissa massaged her wrist, easing the discomfort caused by Connor’s grip. She gave him a brief look but didn’t respond.

Connor was already upset, and her dismissive attitude only fueled his anger. He grabbed her chin and forced her to meet his gaze. “Answer me!”

Marissa didn’t appreciate his forcefulness and pushed his hand away. “That’s my own affair. Mind your own business! Stay out of my relationship with Xander. You can’t mess up my plans.”

Her response left Connor momentarily speechless. After a brief pause to collect himself, he realized his jealousy had made him act rashly.

He didn’t believe that Marissa could fall for someone like Xander.

Reflecting on the earlier scene in the hotel, he asked, “Are you pretending to date Xander just to get close to Clarissa, the leader of the Peridot Consortium?”

Marissa was caught off guard and turned her head to look at Connor. In astonishment, she asked, “You know Clarissa too?”

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