Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 168:

When Marissa heard the noise, she tensed up. She couldn’t risk anyone discovering that she was impersonating Tiffany at that moment. If someone overheard her conversation with Derek, it would complicate matters. Derek was equally nervous and wanted to keep his relationship with Marissa secret, especially from Aelfric

Just after Marissa asked her question, a large cat burst from the bushes and dashed away. Both Marissa and Derek exhaled in relief. They scanned their surroundings to ensure no one was listening in before resuming their discussion. Derek, having been accused by Marissa of putting on airs, grew more irritated

“Marissa, while I might not control much wealth right now, I have the backing of Doomsday Base. Not only am I the deputy chief instructor’s future brother-in-law, but the chief instructor also holds me in high regard. I have a bright future.”

“Oh?” Marissa was both skeptical and amused

She was aware of Derek’s ties to the deputy chief instructor of Doomsday Base, but the chief instructor’s high regard was news to her. Noticing Marissa’s mocking smile, Derek said, “You don’t believe me? Black Mallow, the chief instructor of Doomsday Base, will personally attend my engagement party. Then you’ll see I’m telling the truth.”

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in Derek’s bragging. “Unless you have

Derek was infuriated by Marissa’s constant disregard, feeling a sharp pain in his chest from the frustration. “Marissa, are you unaware of what kind of organization Doomsday

what?” Marissa

Base’s support, you should treat me

exactly should I show you

she will surely mentor and support me. I might even surpass Aelfric in the future. And I’ll

momentarily. It was clear now that Derek’s true aim for requesting a private meeting was to coerce her into secretly becoming

by his revelations. So he said proudly, “Don’t worry, Marissa. While being my mistress isn’t something to flaunt, I’ll treat you

“You’ve always been hot-tempered. Anytime there’s a disagreement, you resort to physical actions. You’re such a crude, uneducated, and ignorant village girl. Who else would tolerate you but me? Marissa, you might not like me now, thinking you can depend on my uncle, but he won’t be around much longer. I’ve got the Doomsday Base’s chief instructor backing me. My future’s looking bright. I’ll wait for you to come crawling on your knees, begging. By then, you won’t even