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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dare you!” Aelfric burst

their faces a picture of bewilderment. Aelfric, usually so haughty and composed, dropped to one knee in

attire, her face obscured by a black veil, was the legendary chief instructor of Doomsday Base? Derek and Dennis exchanged looks of astonishment, then hastily followed Aelfric’s lead, kneeling on one knee

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

turned to Aelfric and snapped, “Aelfric, it’s been ages since I last saw you. How dare

aback. Just as he was about to rise to his defense, Marissa cut

to his knee again. Derek and Dennis, who were initially rising with Aelfric, quickly mimicked his actions

his fear palpable. This chief instructor was far more formidable than he had anticipated. “Chief Instructor, I’m at a loss here. What are you referring to?”

Marissa berated Aelfric, “I made it explicitly clear that if Doomsday Base is ever in a pinch, just ask me for financial help. I would provide whatever