Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 18

Chapter 18:

When Connor heard Domenic’s report, his expression grew somber. He felt a throbbing pain in his heart, unsure whether it was from jealousy, anger, or embarrassment. He had been feeling off lately, particularly distressed upon discovering that Marissa had a fiancé and was eager to marry him. Now, learning that her so-called fiancé was his own nephew, he nearly lost his mind. He recalled an infamous historical figure who had taken his son’s wife, and even after thousands of years, that emperor was still condemned. If Connor married his nephew’s fiancée without cause and it became public, he would face severe criticism

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He crumpled the document in his hand, his fingers whitening from the pressure. Domenic sensed Connor’s turmoil and quickly added, “Mr. Daniels, Marissa has ended things with Derek.”

Connor paused abruptly and asked, “What happened?”

Did Derek lose trust in Marissa because he had forced her into marriage? If so, Connor would feel guilty. He admitted he had taken a liking to Marissa, seeing her as different from others. But if she was involved with his nephew, how could he justify taking her for himself? Domenic pointed at the crumpled document and said, “Here’s the detailed investigation report. You should read it.”

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relaxed as he absorbed

included detailed information about Marissa and Derek. The Tucker family was too poor. Derek’s grandmother, realizing he might struggle to find a partner, persuaded a six-year-old Marissa to promise to marry Derek when she grew up. Most girls might forget such a promise after a few days, but Marissa was true to her word. Ever since then, Marissa had treated Derek kindly. She defended him in fights during their childhood, financed his education, and still intended to marry him as an adult. However, Derek proved unworthy. Once he was recognized as a member of the

real affection between them. Their relationship was purely based on that childhood promise. Marissa has lived independently for years, rarely seeing Derek. I believe it’s fortunate for Marissa that Derek called off the engagement. After all, a marriage built on a promise alone is unlikely to be fulfilling. Marissa isn’t bound by that promise anymore, and Derek is living his life as a wealthy heir, which

Daniels, would you like to address the negative online rumors? Although it’s Marissa’s sister

to order an immediate cleanup of the online slander, given his previous support

car, he could hear Arabella’s laughter echoing from the main building. He strolled into the living room gracefully. Arabella was sitting on the sofa. He gently suggested, “Grandma, it’s getting late. You should consider going

yet stubbornly awake. “I’m not sleepy. I want to spend

He escorted her to her bedroom while playfully coaxing her, “Come on, Grandma. You need your beauty sleep. If you don’t rest, you

eventually settled into bed under his gentle persuasion. Connor returned to the living room. Noticing Marissa on the sofa, he softly proposed, “Shall