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 trouble

“I’ll handle that.”

then, Mr. Daniels.

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

to the Nash

are you

with the Nash family means free room and meals. Living at your place would cost me ten thousand a day. I’m not about

the parking lot, Marissa climbed onto her motorcycle and said to Connor, “Tell Marc to stop following me. It’s getting on my nerves!” With that, she revved the engine and

away, swift and graceful as a dragonfly skimming across water,

cheeks flushed

on the sofas, talking. The topic was still centered on Ayla’s chance to become Dr. Riss’ student. Ayla was smiling, confidently assuring Balthasar, “Don’t worry, Grandpa.

affection. “Ayla, the Nash family is barely

up in Blebert. Dr. Riss will be there. Ayla, you should get a photo with him. It’ll make the medical community envy

before, suddenly stiffened, her smile faltering. Unaware