Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 169:

Derek never understood why Marissa, despite being slender all her life, possessed remarkable strength in her hands. She gripped his neck and pushed him firmly against the ground. No matter how hard Derek tried, he couldn’t escape her grip

“What are you doing, Marissa?” he asked, his voice shaking

“Don’t panic. I’m just changing your hairstyle, not trying to kill you,” Marissa drawled. “Your fiancée’s hair was shaved off yesterday, wasn’t it? I thought I’d make you match.”

As she finished her sentence, Derek felt a chilling sensation on his scalp and watched his hair flutter to the ground. His heart raced. Only when he realized that Marissa was merely shaving his head did he allow himself to relax slightly

When his fear vanished, his confusion deepened. How could Marissa manage such a feat with something as tiny as a coin? He had little time to dwell on this mystery, though. As more hair accumulated on the ground, the reality set in—Marissa was making him bald. Today was his engagement party, attended by notable guests, and as a prominent online influencer, his appearance was crucial. How could he possibly face his live-stream audience now? Though Marissa had assured him she wouldn’t kill him, being rendered bald would drive him to the brink of insanity. Marissa was still that evil girl who hit where it hurt the most

How dare you! Aren’t you afraid of what I might do? Once I’ve mastered

on

scalp. Derek screamed in pain and then fell silent. The grove returned to quiet. Marissa finished shaving his head, brushed off her hands, and departed without a

pang of sadness for Connor. They were in a villa belonging to the Daniels family, often used for lavish gatherings. Connor had graciously allowed Derek to use it for his engagement ceremony, showing considerable kindness to his brother’s family. Meanwhile, Connor’s eldest brother and nephew were conspiring

spotted her from a distance. They paused and waited for her to come closer. In the past, the Sanchez family hadn’t been entitled to attend the Daniels family’s banquets. But now, as the maternal relatives of the family hostess, they were invited to Derek’s engagement party. Connor had even personally written their invitations. The Sanchez

in a plain long-sleeved shirt, Leila commented, “Connor is too stingy. Even if their marriage is just a deal, he

say,

it up. “Nothing. I didn’t say anything,”

dare you lie to your mother! You mentioned someone’s marriage was a

her daughter might withhold the truth. Reluctantly, Leila relayed what Marissa had told her. A minute later,