Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 382: One-Dollar Compensation

Xander’s careless words at the Nash family’s house had led to a serious misunderstanding. Zayn and his mother thought he intended to propose to Marissa as well.

After Divya left, she spread the news like wildfire. Soon, everyone in their social circle believed that Xander was smitten with Tiffany and planned to marry her.

Connor, unable to keep his composure, rushed to the Nash family’s house, making an excuse to take Marissa home. Otherwise, he would have enjoyed playing games with her for a few more days.

He doubted Marissa would fall for Xander, the foolish yet wealthy man. Nevertheless, the thought of Marissa being pestered by so many suitors, especially someone like Xander, made Connor’s blood boil.

He despised any man who tried to steal Marissa from him, regardless of their chances of success.

Marissa didn’t deny it since she and Xander had agreed to pretend they were dating. She merely grinned in response.

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“Stay away from that man,” Connor warned.

Marissa raised an eyebrow in silent defiance.

Connor continued, “That guy’s been spoiled rotten since he was a kid. He’s reckless and does whatever he pleases. Your reputation will take a hit if you get too close to him.”

“Does it even matter?

tapped her forehead lightly. “Are you saying that guy

bad, not as indecent as

Despite his flaws, he was

was like a child, and his shortcomings didn’t bother her. No matter how troublesome he was, she would never

been with me for so long, and still, you think

“To be honest, I like him more than

wasn’t lying. Connor often annoyed her, whereas Xander seemed like her own kid, so she

answer only fueled Connor’s jealousy. He

Marissa winced in

noticed her frown, he released her and remarked, “Remember, you can’t be fond of any other man. You’ve

any of that. How do I know you’re not making

would record things that happened on

up, found the video Arabella had

grandmother to keep that video and

humiliated, as if his most embarrassing secret had been

He was ashamed.

cornered Marissa to control her, but now, he just wanted to