Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 241:

Marissa’s name nearly slipped from Derek’s mouth, but he quickly caught himself and fell silent. He dared not reveal his ties to Marissa

After a moment’s hesitation, he added, “I mean, what reason would a formidable figure like Black Snake have to injure a nobody like me? I’ve never crossed paths with Black Snake.”

Aelfric shifted his gaze indifferently from Derek and focused on the circular blade between his fingers. “As I mentioned earlier, Black Snake’s intent wasn’t to harm you but to stir chaos.”

A lightbulb seemed to go off in Neil’s head. “Ah, now I see! Black Snake infiltrated the engagement party and injured Derek in order to assassinate Connor amid the chaos.”

Aelfric nodded, confirming Neil’s deduction. “Exactly.”

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦

Neil’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “Black Snake truly lives up to their reputation. Entering a Daniels family’s event unnoticed and nearly succeeding in killing Connor—Black Snake is indeed incredibly formidable.”

exhaled deeply. “Regrettably, Black Snake did not

They won’t rest until the deed is done; it’s the rule. Soon, Black Snake will

that didn’t mean they wouldn’t succeed again. Meanwhile, Derek was visibly rattled. “Are you certain this small blade is Black

is Black Snake’s exclusive

same one Marissa had used to shave his head. If Aelfric was correct—if this indeed was Black Snake’s weapon—could it be that Marissa was the dreaded Black Snake? As he pieced together Marissa’s

Derek?” Neil asked,

leg cramp!” Derek managed

“The pressing issue now remains Derek’s public image. His reputation is nosediving

of their two families were intertwined, and with Aelfric’s sister set to marry Derek, Aelfric was motivated

enlist the Warren Group’s

Neil’s smile returned, a sense of relief

yet. “One more thing. From now on, nobody is to confront

Tiffany into our fold?” Neil’s brow furrowed in confusion. “Why would

believe she is