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

me to assess his fighting skills,” Marissa

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

it into her mouth, winking at the bulky man dressed in black. When Marissa finished her grape, she realized that the man in black had disappeared,

smoothly on the deck of the Sunrise. Despite the deepening night that veiled the sea in darkness, the cruise ship was bathed in light, radiating a

white uniform, headed the welcome team. As

and Mrs. Daniels, welcome aboard

warmly, “Thank you, Captain Williamson.” Having been on the Sunrise previously, Connor was well-acquainted with Elvis, and their conversation unfolded

Elvis smiled and complimented her, “Mrs. Daniels, you look absolutely radiant

warmly received the compliment. “Thank you,

exterior, yet he was internally startled. The widespread chatter about the richest man in Blebert marrying below his class had cast Marissa in a poor light.

Alvarado, who expressed his delight

give my regards to Mr. Alvarado?”