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?”

blinked slowly, her mind racing. “How do you

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a well-guarded secret, but Derek assumed revealing it to a simple village girl like Marissa 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

thoughts sharpened. “Is your family one of the factions

eyes. “Stop prying! Just remember what I’ve told you and stay away

of Neil’s discontent 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 could be so profound. Derek’s revelations, however,

remain silent, Derek pressed, “What are you thinking about? Have you taken my

to tease him a bit. “I can’t

He straightened his tie with a flourish, standing tall. “You must know I’ve become the top online celebrity in Blebert. I make over 100 million dollars a day from selling things. Supporting you would

a celebrated online personality who earns a fortune daily. But I have to ask, does that money actually end up in your pocket, or does

the true structure beneath. Marissa didn’t hold back her laughter. “You are a Daniels, indeed. You have the name but not the cash. Every month, your father hands you an allowance. Sure, you’ve