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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trouble anyone, Grandma. I’m managing fine,” Marissa quickly

how have you

belonging to a younger generation

inquired, “Mr. Warren, I heard that Aelfric would attend the engagement party today. Why isn’t

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

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 since childhood? It’s peculiar he’d fall ill today of

awkwardly. Uninterested in the men’s conversation, Arabella took Marissa’s hand and suggested they sit elsewhere. “Come, sit with me

course, Grandma.” Marissa then assisted Arabella to

Arabella expressed her disappointment. “You’re dressed so beautifully today, yet you’re hidden under that

other women are dressed so elegantly, and here you are in plain attire. As Connor’s wife, you should be the most radiant and distinguished

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