Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 284:

“Derek, today you need to restrain your grievances. We can’t retaliate against Charles; he’s aligned with Remy, who has the backing of the Peridot Consortium. Once you’ve recuperated, I’ll introduce you to Remy and ensure his people know about you. Then, no one will dare harm you in the future. Remy will likely prompt Charles to apologize to you, allowing you to save face. This will also preserve our reputation.”

Derek listened silently to Aelfric’s words, outwardly agreeing but feeling a deeper sadness within. His life now seemed less fulfilling compared to his days as a village boy. Despite lacking the status and nobility he now possessed, he found more happiness back then. If anyone dared to bully him, Marissa would always stand by his side, ready to seek revenge together. They could intimidate the bullies before they left, leaving them so frightened that they would actively avoid him in the future.

Despite not having much money at the time, Derek never faced any financial troubles. Marissa covered his tuition and living expenses, bought him clothes, and even provided him with pocket money. Whenever he desired something more expensive, like a cell phone or a computer, Marissa would readily give him the money if he asked. During that period, his only concern was getting married.

His grandmother and adoptive parents from the Tucker family constantly expressed fear that Marissa would elope with someone else. Their persistent talk about it every day made him feel uneasy and insecure. That was his sole source of pressure, but Marissa consistently reassured him, firmly stating that she would marry him and never leave for anyone else.

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Perhaps he would have married Marissa and enjoyed

join the upper class. He even believed Marissa was beneath him and looked down on her. Now, he felt weary. He longed to return to his

Mallow, the chief instructor from Doomsday Base. To achieve this, he required a stronger backer than Aelfric. Their last meeting was brief, and Black Mallow had not attended Derek’s engagement party despite receiving an invitation. Derek

a moment of silence, Derek asked, “Aelfric, between the Peridot

replying, “Undoubtedly, Doomsday Base possesses greater deterrents. But Doomsday Base is distant from Blebert. It’s

pales in comparison to the Peridot Consortium’s. We can’t risk provoking them using the name of Doomsday Base. Even if our branch grows

blurted out, “Even as the deputy chief instructor from Doomsday Base, you