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

parents might stir up some

“I’ll handle that.”

then,

away. Connor quickly caught

the Nash family’s

you

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

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

skimming across water, Connor gave Marc a dismissive glance. “She said you

flushed

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,

“Ayla, the Nash

coming up in Blebert. Dr. Riss will be there. Ayla,

glowing with pride just seconds before, suddenly stiffened, her smile faltering.

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