Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 114:

As Marissa was pondering how to coax more information about Tiffany out of Chloe, Chloe spoke up again

“Connor, Tiffany did ask me to help her escape the wedding, but I declined,” Chloe admitted to Connor. “I’ve been urging Tiffany to consider everyone’s feelings and not just act impulsively. The wedding invitations were already mailed, but she still chose to leave, ignoring the potential problems it might cause you,” Chloe continued, her voice heavy with disappointment. “Tiffany grew up without parental guidance. Her reckless behavior spoiled her academic prospects and led to the cancellation of five engagements. Her reputation suffered terribly, which is truly unfortunate. Luckily, she’s begun to make amends. I trust you to look after her going forward, Connor. I’m grateful for that.”

Marissa, upon hearing this, narrowed her eyes with skepticism. Chloe’s words seemed caring on the surface, but to Marissa, they felt more like a subtle betrayal, wrapped in a guise of kindness while scheming against Tiffany

Chloe’s approach starkly contrasted with Ayla’s. Ayla, despite her outward gentility, was overtly superficial and domineering, her true nature transparent. Chloe, on the other hand, was more deceptive. Celebrated along with her sister Della as two of Blebert’s most stunning women, she possessed notable merits

as compassionate. One might anticipate Connor to react with embarrassment or anger. Yet, he remained composed. With indifference, Connor said, “I’ll certainly take care of

his calm response. Her smile froze, yet she did not exit gracefully. Instead, she mustered another smile and turned to Marissa, saying, “Tiffany, Melinda and Derek are getting engaged. You’ll both be daughters-in-law in the Daniels family now, so do take

marrying Derek?” Marissa looked over at Melinda and responded warmly, “Certainly. I’ll

modest village, and her parents had decided on the match without her input. Already distressed about marrying

a trio, though hardly on equal footing. Chloe led decisively, Tiffany lingered at the bottom, and Melinda occupied the uncertain middle. Chloe’s allure and skills were without question. Melinda had looked up to her since they

easily imagine how Melinda might have once praised Chloe while mistreating Tiffany. Now, Marissa was determined to settle scores on Tiffany’s behalf. Without saying a word, Marissa looked at Connor, her

and turned to Melinda. “Melinda, why don’t you show your respect to your aunt-in-law and bring her a cup of tea?”

fists clenched, stood defiantly still. Connor, noticing her reluctance, pressed her. “Why the hesitation, Melinda? Don’t you want to marry Derek and join our family?” Then, turning to Trenton Warren, Melinda’s grandfather, with a light-hearted smirk, Connor joked, “Mr. Warren, are you thinking