Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 172:

When Marissa entered the banquet hall with Rachel and Leila, she noticed Connor engaged in a conversation with several influential figures. Opting not to interrupt, she continued on her way. Arabella and Glenn arrived at that time, so Marissa approached them

“Grandma, Glenn, here you are.”

Rachel and Leila also extended their polite greetings to Arabella and Glenn. Arabella, examining Marissa, voiced her confusion. “My sweetie, why are you still wearing that shabby shirt?”

“It’s quite chilly with the air conditioning, Grandma,” Marissa explained

Arabella felt it was a great pity to waste the beautiful dress. “If only I’d known, I would have brought you a shawl. Shall I have someone fetch one?”

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Grandma. I’m managing fine,” Marissa

Trenton, Melinda’s grandfather, approached and greeted Arabella cheerfully. “Mrs. Daniels, how have you been?” Arabella offered only a cold

to a younger generation

Aelfric would attend the engagement party today. Why isn’t

troubles. Marissa couldn’t help but smile inwardly. Having given Aelfric a thorough thrashing the previous evening, she knew his absence was due to his miserable condition. Yet, this was a private affair within Doomsday Base, unlikely to be disclosed externally, and for the sake of maintaining their dignity, the Warren family would not tell

is unwell today and won’t make it,” Trenton managed to say, his smile strained. Glenn looked puzzled. “But isn’t he always in perfect health, trained in martial arts

the men’s conversation, Arabella took Marissa’s hand and suggested they sit elsewhere. “Come, sit

then assisted Arabella to a nearby

you’re hidden under that shirt because you’re cold. Perhaps we should turn off the

are dressed so elegantly, and here you are in plain attire. As Connor’s

then, Melinda approached, followed by a cluster of female guests. Upon noticing Melinda’s attire, Arabella realized something and whispered, “I see, my sweetie. Your dress