Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 144:

Wesson was taken aback and quickly chastised Marissa in a hushed tone, “Why are you yelling? Do you think it’s wise to shout the name of the Doomsday Base branch leader?” He feared his actions might provoke Aelfric and instantly regretted bringing this unpredictable woman along. In a desperate attempt, Wesson gave the bodyguards a hurried wink, signaling them to escort Marissa out. But it was too late

No sooner had Marissa spoken than footsteps echoed from the main hall. In a flash, Aelfric appeared at the doorway, accompanied by Derek and Dennis, and a group of newcomers. Aelfric was no longer in his daytime attire but had switched to a black uniform emblazoned with Doomsday Base’s logo. His face, unmasked, was camouflaged with splotches of paint, obscuring his true features. He stood tall in the doorway, his presence formidable. Dennis and Derek, also dressed in the black uniforms of Doomsday Base, flanked Aelfric, remaining silent and standing rigid

Feeling Aelfric’s formidable presence, Wesson forced a smile and greeted him, “Mr. Warren.” But Aelfric ignored him, his gaze fixed sternly on the woman by Wesson’s side

Wesson’s heart raced. He feared the trouble Marissa might have stirred. Eager to clear his name, he quickly distanced himself from her. “Mr. Warren, I have no association with this woman. She must have followed us here secretly. She’s deranged. She has offended you, and I will have the bodyguards discipline her immediately.” After making his remark, Wesson flashed a knowing wink at the bodyguards. The bodyguards caught on immediately and were about to give Marissa a tough time

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Aelfric burst

picture of bewilderment. Aelfric, usually so haughty and composed, dropped to one knee in front of Marissa, bowed his head, and addressed her with

simple black attire, her face obscured by a black veil, was the legendary chief instructor of Doomsday Base? Derek and Dennis exchanged looks of astonishment, then

Dennis, then turned to Wesson, a smirk playing on her lips. She found the situation increasingly amusing—three of her former fiancés gathered in one place. Wesson, overcome with fear, could only stare at Marissa. His face drained of color, and his hands quivered. At that moment, he cursed his audacity for having attempted to flirt with the chief instructor. He assumed he was a goner. Yet,

Wesson became slightly distracted. Concerned that his looks might not be up to par, he quickly adjusted his hair and flashed a charming smile at Marissa. Disgusted, Marissa turned to Aelfric and snapped, “Aelfric, it’s been ages since I last saw you. How dare you compromise Doomsday Base’s integrity for

about to rise to his defense, Marissa cut him

and Dennis, who were initially rising with

swallowed hard, his fear palpable. This chief instructor was far more formidable than he had anticipated. “Chief Instructor, I’m at

explicitly clear that if Doomsday Base is ever in a pinch, just ask me for financial help. I would provide whatever is necessary. Since when do we need you to undermine our pride and sovereignty to court