Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 388:

Marissa had not anticipated running into Derek there.

However, she quickly understood it wasn’t a coincidence; he had intentionally waited for her there. The bruises from the beating he had received from Charles’ men still marked his face. He was wearing a black wig, and his complexion appeared sullen and worn out.

Marissa sighed in resignation, “Derek, I never knew you were such a glutton for punishment. I’ve hit you every time you’ve provoked me. It’s happened several times now, hasn’t it? Are you addicted to getting beaten, or do you think I won’t have the nerve to finish you off?”

Derek no longer displayed his usual arrogance; his eyes were filled with sorrow. Ever since Marissa had been revealed as Only, he had been tormented by conflicting emotions.

That was why he had waited outside Connor’s house, hoping to confront her. When he saw Marissa rush out of Daniels Manor, he followed her. He had watched her get into Xander’s car and witnessed the accident. Then, he had trailed them to this place.

“Why did you deceive me, Marissa?” Derek’s voice trembled with grievance.

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Marissa frowned. “What are you talking about?”

were the legendary artist, Only? If I had known, I never would

issue. However, everything that had transpired between

Marissa! Why did you hide that

couldn’t help but laugh. Derek was acting

then, when I was just a village girl, you and your family were always afraid that I’d run off with another man. If I

welled up with tears. “Why

That promise had dissolved the moment he had discarded her. Derek no longer held any significance in her life.

Xander emerged from another lounge. Having taken a shower and changed into a fresh suit, he looked dashing and full of energy. The Hoffmans certainly

her, Xander grinned

Marissa quickly coughed

He immediately adjusted

voice made Marissa’s lips twitch, sending goosebumps

“Everyone in our circle said Mr. Hoffman had gone to the Nash family to propose to you for marriage. So it’s

course. Tiffany has consented to our date. Why?

the same age, but Xander was raised in a wealthy family, whereas Derek had endured hardships and poverty. They had quite different temperaments. Xander had a wild appearance but was also refined and elegant. Derek, though,

clench his fists and purse his lips. His expression was a swirl of emotions, unreadable to anyone. Marissa, uninterested in deciphering his thoughts, turned and left the scene decisively.