Chapter 90:

In the small meeting room, Connor was engrossed in documents while Domenic reported on their work. Marc and Terry stood guard at the door

Marissa entered the room without knocking, instantly causing Connor to look up with a mild smile. “What’s up?” he inquired casually

Maintaining a serious demeanor, Marissa glanced at Domenic, Marc, and Terry before focusing on Connor. “How is Derek?” she asked directly

Domenic, Marc, and Terry discreetly moved to the side, well aware of her influence and not wishing to provoke her. Connor reached for his phone and made a quick call to check on Derek

After a brief conversation, he hung up and reported to Marissa, “He has recovered his memory, but he’s still physically weak.”

Marissa, hearing that, turned to leave without a word of thanks, her exit marked by a sharp glare thrown over her shoulder at Connor

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this, relaxed slightly. If their boss could handle

calling Derek, but he didn’t answer. She wondered if he was still frightened or perhaps had reservations about speaking to her. After a brief pause, she returned to the meeting room and approached Connor again. “Can I borrow your phone?” she asked

Derek’s number using Connor’s phone. This time, Derek answered

noises from Derek’s end of the line. Her sharp instincts allowed

driven by instinct to end the call, but the realization that she was using Connor’s phone made him freeze, too frightened to disconnect. With a feigned cheerfulness, Marissa asked, “My dear nephew-in-law, when

are you using my uncle’s phone?

“Your questions are ridiculous,” she said playfully. “I can use my husband’s phone as I like. It’s not strange at all. Don’t be nervous.

his breath, “You little liar, telling a lie

Marc, and Terry exchanged uneasy glances. Marissa didn’t seem to fit the image of a highly skilled doctor. Instead, she came across as deceitful. If they hadn’t witnessed her earlier disdainful and arrogant behavior toward Connor, they might have thought the two were

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