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.”

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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.”

“Regrettably, Black Snake did not

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

this time, but that didn’t mean they wouldn’t succeed again. Meanwhile, Derek was visibly rattled. “Are

Snake’s exclusive weapon, famous

to shave his head. If Aelfric was correct—if this indeed was Black Snake’s weapon—could it be

Derek?” Neil asked,

a sudden leg cramp!” Derek

disdain, then turned away. He addressed Aelfric. “The pressing issue now remains Derek’s public image. His reputation is nosediving following

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

“We’ll enlist the Warren Group’s PR team. They’ll devise a strategy that’s sure to

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on, nobody is

Neil’s brow furrowed in confusion. “Why would you want to recruit someone

believe she is Dr. Riss,” Aelfric