Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 167:

When Derek strode towards Marissa, she stopped in her tracks. Unexpectedly, Derek demanded, “Marissa, you must leave Connor immediately.”

“It’s none of your business,” she retorted, a smile playing on her lips

“It’s a kind reminder, Marissa,” Derek said, his voice hardening. “You’re just a village girl daring enough to impersonate Tiffany because you resemble her. These influential families are a complex web. If you don’t heed my advice, you’ll end up in misery.”

“If that’s all, I’ll be going.” Turning on her heel, Marissa started to walk away

“You…” Derek was furious. He reached out, gripping her arm and pulling her back. “Marissa, you’ve been my protector for a long time, so I owe you the honesty. Connor has a long list of enemies. Many of them want him dead. He’s crossed paths with an international criminal named Amiri recently. He’s going to meet his end on the Sunrise in a few days. You act as if you rule the world as the wife of the wealthiest man in the city, but in truth, Connor has dragged you into danger. You could be taken from this world without warning. Keep your distance from him, for your own safety. Do you understand?”

her mind racing. “How do you know he will meet his

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wasn’t a big deal and tried to frighten her off. Acting like some big shot, he continued, “As I said, many are plotting his demise. He plans to board the Sunrise soon, and various factions have joined forces to ensure

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momentarily tensed, irritation flaring in his eyes. “Stop prying! Just remember what I’ve told you and stay away

with Connor, she had always perceived it as nothing more than sibling rivalry within the Daniels family. Despite their age difference, with Neil being 23 years older, she never imagined that his resentment

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him a bit. “I can’t leave him. Without his support,

become the top online celebrity in Blebert. I make over 100

a fortune daily. But I have to ask, does that money actually end up in your pocket, or does it go straight into your father’s bank

words struck a nerve, and Derek’s composure crumbled like a facade falling away to reveal the true structure beneath. Marissa didn’t hold back her laughter. “You are a Daniels, indeed. You have the name but not the cash.