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.”

exhaled deeply. “Regrettably, Black Snake did not

widened. “Since Black Snake accepted Amiri’s mission, they have to complete it. They won’t rest until the deed is done; it’s the rule. Soon, Black Snake will triumphantly present Connor’s head. We just need

have failed this time, but that didn’t mean they wouldn’t succeed again. Meanwhile, Derek

affirmed. “This is Black Snake’s exclusive weapon, famous for its lethal efficiency. I’m sure

This object was the 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 potential double life, Derek’s

alright, Derek?” Neil asked,

Just a sudden leg cramp!” Derek managed to say, his

glanced at Derek with disdain, then turned away. He addressed Aelfric. “The pressing issue now remains Derek’s public image. His reputation is nosediving following this scandal. How do we

intertwined, and with Aelfric’s sister set to

for a moment, Aelfric replied, “We’ll enlist the Warren Group’s PR team. They’ll devise a strategy that’s

smile returned, a sense of relief

“One more thing. From now on, nobody is to confront Tiffany. I’m bringing her

Tiffany into our fold?” Neil’s brow furrowed in confusion. “Why would you want to recruit someone as foolish

I believe she is Dr. Riss,”