Chapter 373:

Xander stood about six feet behind Marissa.

When he saw her gesture with her finger, his cheeks flushed as he interpreted it as a seductive invitation.

A girl leading a man to such a secluded spot and smiling while gesturing naturally led his thoughts astray.

After blushing, he felt a twinge of annoyance and voiced his disapproval loudly. “Tiffany Nash, what are you attempting? Let me tell you, I’ve chosen to remain single all my life.

Your attempts at allure hold no sway over me! Furthermore, have you considered your own circumstances? With a tarnished reputation and two children, do you believe I would find you appealing?

Merely because you possess some artistic talent, do you believe you can entice any man? You lack the qualifications to pursue someone of my stature!”

Marissa cocked her head, mimed cleaning her ear, and then grinned. “I have no intentions of seducing you. Approach, and I’ll share a secret.”

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“A secret?” Xander regarded her with confusion. “What secret could you possibly have for me?”

“Secrets are best shared in close

hesitated momentarily before

Marissa abruptly seized the tuft of red hair atop his head,

the water’s edge,

“It’s been a while. You’ve grown audacious, threatening to

shook his head. “I would

at Marissa with a mix of deference

with her chin. “Shall I toss you

be necessary! I’m thoroughly convinced!”

he added, “Chief Instructor, I’m deeply honored that you’ve chosen

to a high-ranking role

Xander confirmed. “I’m now the vice president

laughter. “Even someone as weak as you can be

the back of his head, feeling a flush of embarrassment.

“Just how influential are your connections to land you a vice president

and King assigned me to investigate the Peridot Consortium in Blebert, I discovered that the president harbored feelings for my older brother. Leveraging that, I persuaded

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