Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 40:

Like a thief caught in the act, Connor raised an eyebrow awkwardly before managing a smile. “What a coincidence.”

“Coincidence?” Marissa’s sharp stare met his. “Mr. Daniels, you’ve followed me all the way here and even observed me from the security room. You call that a coincidence?”

Domenic quickly came to his boss’s defense. “Miss Nash, Mr. Daniels was concerned you might get mistreated by the Nash family, so he wanted to check on you himself. Also, when he learned about your meeting with Derek here, he feared Derek might harass you, so he followed you.”

“Really?” Marissa asked. “Mr. Daniels, were you concerned about me being harassed, or were you worried I might hurt your nephew?”

“It was you I was concerned about,” Connor responded bluntly. However, he wasn’t worried that Derek might harass her; rather, he feared she might still harbor feelings for him. She had slipped into the Palace Hotel, evaded numerous Daniels family guards, and confronted Derek. Clearly, Derek was no match for her. Now that he had witnessed how she had tormented Derek, Connor couldn’t suppress a mischievous grin. Perhaps he could never become a good uncle to Derek

Marissa seemed both flattered and a bit embarrassed. “I seem to have frightened your nephew quite a bit. Will you hold it against me?”

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“No,” Connor replied

might stir up some

“I’ll handle that.”

you then, Mr.

that, Marissa started to walk away. Connor quickly caught up. “Where are

to the Nash

are you returning

how can I investigate my connection with her? Plus, staying with the Nash family means free room and meals. Living at your place would cost

for himself? Upon reaching the parking lot, Marissa climbed onto her motorcycle and said to

skimming across water, Connor gave Marc a

flushed

horizon. The Nash family had just finished their meal and were lounging on the sofas, talking. The topic was still

at Ayla with pride and affection. “Ayla, the Nash family is barely holding together. We are all counting on

will be there. Ayla, you should get a photo with him. It’ll

before, suddenly stiffened, her smile faltering. Unaware of the truth, Sansa asked, “What’s