Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 206:

After a brief pause, Connor inquired, “What’s wrong?”

Marissa hesitated for a moment. She had a nagging suspicion about Lone Wolf, drawn from her previous encounter with him. Yet, disclosing her doubts to Connor risked exposing her identity as Black Snake. Thus, she chose a safer tactic

“Look at him, all soft with that beer belly. He doesn’t seem like a genuine mercenary,” Marissa said, her contempt for the bulky man in black evident in her tone. This helped ease Connor’s jealousy, as he had momentarily speculated that Marissa might harbor romantic feelings for the man

Smiling, Connor observed, “True expertise in martial arts goes beyond mere physical form. Even with his bulk, he might maneuver with surprising nimbleness and precision.”

After a moment of reflection, Marissa nodded in acceptance. Connor’s observation resonated with her. In martial arts, exceptional ability could indeed allow someone of considerable size to execute impressive maneuvers

Eager to gauge Lone Wolf’s fighting skills herself, Marissa reached for a cup on the table. However, before she could proceed, Connor swiftly intervened, catching her wrist

“What are you attempting to do?” he asked

to assess his fighting skills,” Marissa offered

removed the cup from her grasp and set it back on the table. “I’ve already checked everything

it into her mouth, winking at the bulky man dressed in black. When Marissa finished her

of the Sunrise. Despite the deepening night that veiled the sea in darkness, the

forties dressed in a sharp white uniform, headed the welcome

Daniels, welcome aboard

gesture, Connor responded warmly, “Thank you, Captain Williamson.” Having been on the Sunrise previously, Connor was well-acquainted with Elvis,

complimented her, “Mrs. Daniels, you look absolutely radiant

received the compliment. “Thank you, Captain. I truly value

Marissa in a poor light. Elvis had braced

Elvis relayed a message from Paul Alvarado, who expressed his

you please give my regards to Mr. Alvarado?”