Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 94:

Betty’s anxious mood quickly spread to Korbin and Denise, making them both tense. “What’s going on?”

As Betty pointed to the caller ID, her words tumbled out in a rush. “It’s Derek on the line.”

“Derek?” Denise jumped to her feet, excitement sparkling in her eyes. “Mom, answer it! Could Derek have realized his feelings for me? Why else would he, now a member of the wealthiest family, call us?”

“Right, Denise might be onto something. Pick it up!” Korbin chimed in, his voice filled with anticipation

Betty, initially worried that Derek was calling to settle old scores, was swept up by Korbin and Denise’s excitement. She pressed the answer button and put Derek on speakerphone

“Hi Derek, how have you been? I’ve been thinking about you,” Betty said, her tone warm and inviting. Korbin and Denise leaned in, tense with anticipation, waiting for Derek’s reply

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scornful sound quickly erased the smiles from the Nash family’s faces, dimming their optimistic mood. Derek’s cold demeanor showed no signs

lost heir of a notable family, they would have shown him nothing but respect. Betty’s voice shook with emotion as she spoke. “We were so blind back then, completely unaware

sharply, his face showing no signs of forgiveness. “I haven’t forgotten how you treated

constantly spoke ill of you at home, leading us to

raised an

it weren’t for your grandmother deceiving her, she would never marry you. Basically, she’s the reason we mistreated you,” Betty

really think I’d fall for that?” Derek retorted, dismissing Betty’s attempt to shift the blame onto Marissa.

Marissa had shown him over the years and the benefits he had gained from her presence in his life. What truly troubled him was Marissa’s questionable reputation and his own internal conflict over potentially losing her

malicious comments didn’t alter Derek’s perspective; he knew the truth. As the air grew thick with tension, Korbin cautiously broke the silence. “Did you

“Where

Denise shared uneasy looks, reluctant to reveal their new address, fearing Derek

tongues?” Derek’s voice

moved to Vintage Street,” Betty