Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 273:

When Marissa saw Aelfric’s name on her phone screen, she assumed it was a message from the deputy chief instructor of Doomsday Base to Black Mallow, the chief instructor. However, upon opening the message, she was surprised to see it was actually addressed to Tiffany. Aelfric and Tiffany were not acquainted, nor were they friends. He was simply requesting to add Tiffany as a contact on WhatsApp. Curious about Aelfric’s intentions, Marissa recalled the complicated expression he had given her at Derek’s engagement party and speculated about his plans

Wanting to find out more, Marissa accepted his friend request. Shortly after, Aelfric messaged her: “Miss Nash, could we possibly have dinner together tonight?”

Marissa was startled by Aelfric’s sudden and unexpected dinner invitation. Given that she was now married to Connor, Aelfric’s brother and her former fiancé, and Aelfric’s sister was her arch-rival, the invitation felt awkward and inappropriate

After a brief hesitation, Marissa responded, “I’m sorry, but I’m busy tonight.”

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Aelfric continued, “When are you free? I can make time.”

asked, “Mr. Warren, why do you want to have dinner with me? Do you have romantic feelings for

“Don’t read too much into it, Miss Nash. I simply want to thank you for helping my grandfather that

If you really want to thank me, we don’t need to have dinner.

Nash, what amount do you

responded, “I believe your grandfather’s life is priceless, isn’t

each message, he fell silent after Marissa’s last remark. With a sly grin, Marissa figured that Aelfric was now in a dilemma. Her hint at expecting a substantial payment must have been clear to him. Just as she pondered his next move, his message popped up: “Miss Nash,

saved Mrs. Arabella Daniels, Connor

we meet, Miss Nash?

There’s no need for us

are you reluctant

sister’s future aunt-in-law. Wouldn’t meeting me be somewhat uncomfortable for

quite some time. Marissa assumed he might be feeling somewhat downcast. Although it wasn’t a big deal that she was once his brother’s fiancée, her being his sister’s future aunt must be somewhat embarrassing for him. Just when Marissa thought Aelfric might