Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 126:

Connor was already irritable from a restless night, and Marissa’s teasing only worsened his mood. He felt on the verge of losing his temper. But deep down, he knew he had no real reason to be upset with her. It was his choice to be near her while she slept, and she hadn’t done anything wrong. It was his own lack of self-control that was to blame, not her

After a brief silence, he muttered, “You little fox.” Indeed, she hadn’t actively tried to drain his vitality, but her allure made him willingly give it up. Each time they were together, she seemed radiant while he appeared worn. If not a fox, then what?

Clearly, Marissa had misunderstood him. Before he could say anything else, she raised her hand and said, “I understand. I get it. Mr. Daniels, you’re about to tell me to leave again, right? I’ll go now. You don’t need to say it.” Marissa had noticed Connor’s mood swings every time she slept next to him. She was used to it by now, so she planned to avoid him. With that thought, Marissa got out of bed and started to leave

Meanwhile, she pondered what could have troubled him while she slept. She had only asked him to sleep beside her, not to guard her. He looked so worn out that anyone would think he had been battling ghosts all night

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Yet, things were unfolding differently this time. Marissa hadn’t finished putting on her shoes when she heard his voice from behind, saying, “I didn’t tell you to leave.” After a brief pause, Marissa finished putting on her shoes, then turned around and asked, “By the way, didn’t you mention you had something important to tell me yesterday? Tell me now.”

emotions and replied in a steady voice, “I’m planning to go on a trip on the Sunrise in a few days. You should stay in Biebert. I’ll leave Domenic here.

“Amiri has put a bounty on your head. Why are you still going out? It’s safer for you to stay in Biebert right now.” Connor responded, “It’s precisely because

a prominent figure on the international stage. The whole world was watching the conflict between Connor and Amiri unfold. If Connor

to confront Amiri meant he likely had a strategy and all necessary preparations in place. Still,

“I want to come with you.” She had plans to be on the Sunrise anyway. It would be better for her to attend openly as the wife of Biebert’s wealthiest man rather than sneak aboard in disguise. Plus, it

looked puzzled. “Why do

on the Sunrise is top-notch. I’ve never had

time. I have serious

business. I can entertain myself. You won’t need

concerned for your safety. I’m dealing with Amiri on this trip. I might not be able

break the rules set by Paul, so

Marissa continued, “It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to take me. I can go on my own.

“I can bring you, but you must promise to stay put and not wander