Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 789:

Silver Fox, a woman who exuded allure yet remained deeply traditional at heart, only dared to tease Burnet playfully. When he actually kissed her, her bold facade crumbled, revealing a timidity reminiscent of a rabbit trapped by a tiger. She was utterly overwhelmed.

This kiss wasn’t a mere brush of the lips. It was deep and genuine.

Thankfully, they were on a bustling street, which prompted Burnet to check his impulses and release her after a moment.

As they separated, clarity returned to Silver Fox’s once muddled thoughts. The kiss left her breathless, her cheeks tinged with pink, her body limp as if a gentle gust could knock her over.

She had been about to chastise him for his audacity, but just as she regained her footing, a swift wind nearly sent her tumbling backward. She gasped for air, her intended reprimand caught in her throat, as Burnet steadied her by the waist, preventing a fall that would have been quite humiliating.noveldrama

Burnet chuckled, noticing her frail state. “Mrs. Hoffman, I’ve acted within the rights of a husband and fulfilled my duty. That’s acceptable to you, isn’t it?”

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Embarrassment and irritation surged through Silver Fox. Had she anticipated his bold move, she never would have called him “honey.”

But the deed was done. He had kissed her and witnessed her reaction.

She inhaled deeply, striving for composure, then stood up and shoved him back. Firmly, she stated, “From now on, you’re to neither touch nor kiss me without my explicit consent.”

“Okay,” Burnet agreed with a nod, his compliance clearly feigned, which only incited her further. Seeing his pleased demeanor, Silver Fox couldn’t contain her frustration and pinched his chest sharply.

“Hiss!” Burnet winced in pain.

Despite the sharp intake of breath, a grin spread across his face. In a playful tone, he said, “Our home is No. 1 villa at Brandwood Hills. Make sure you don’t get the doors mixed up when you come back.”

Silver Fox pursed her lips, unable to tolerate his flirty gaze and tone. She turned abruptly and made her escape.

Burnet called out to her retreating figure, “Where are you headed? Let me give you a ride.”

Without turning back, Silver Fox waved dismissively at him. Just then, a taxi appeared, and she flagged it down, swiftly climbing in and leaving.

Burnet’s eyes lingered on the departing taxi until it vanished from sight.

As he finally looked away, his phone buzzed with a message from Xander. “Burnet, I heard a rumor this morning that you got married.”

Burnet sent the photo he and Silver Fox had taken in the City Hall to Xander with a reply. “It’s not a rumor. I really got married, and you now have a sister-in-law.”

Stunned, Xander immediately sent back a shocked emoji and replied, “Burnet, I never saw you dating anyone. How did you end up marrying so suddenly? Your wife is truly stunning. Just from this photo alone, I can see she’s breathtaking. Imagine her in a gown and fine makeup. She would outshine everyone, like a goddess gracing us with her presence.”

Burnet typed with a proud smile, “Obviously, I’ve always had high standards, so of course the woman I chose to marry is far from ordinary.”

“Who is she, Burnet?” Xander inquired, his curiosity piqued. “I don’t think I’ve ever met her before.”

Burnet hesitated to share with Xander that his sister-in-law was actually White Mallow from the Doomsday Base. He was uncertain if Silver Fox would approve of disclosing that identity of hers, so he decided against it.

Instead, he responded, “She’s Eloisa Swain, the heiress to Minty Fragrances and Perfumes.”

Xander responded with enthusiasm, “Wow, my sister-in-law is a top-tier CEO. A beautiful and successful woman—that’s just charming. I should introduce her to our chief instructor sometime.”

“No need for that,” Burnet replied quickly. “They’re already acquainted and happen to be good friends. Also, let’s keep this under wraps from Grandpa for now. I’ll handle telling him.”

“Understood, Burnet,” Xander typed back.

After his conversation with Xander, Burnet got into his car and drove away.

Meanwhile, Xander was still sprawled on his bed, having not yet risen. Right after his talk with Burnet ended, he dialed Marissa’s number.

Since Burnet said she was good friends with his sister-in-law, Xander was eager to discuss her with Marissa.

At that very moment, Marissa had stepped into the Blue Shield Bar. She was on her way to discreetly place the chip in Private Room No. 10 when her phone buzzed.

Noticing it was Xander’s number, she casually said, “Hello?”

With palpable enthusiasm, Xander blurted out, “Chief instructor, my brother’s married now. Have you heard?”

Marissa was at a loss for words. What was so significant about Burnet’s marriage that everyone thought they should inform her of it today? Did they think she was somehow Burnet’s mother?

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