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?”

didn’t you tell me you were the legendary artist, Only? If I had known,

that old issue. However, everything that had transpired between them was water under the bridge. She felt no need to explain herself to him. But Derek

did you hide

help but laugh. Derek was acting as if she had

a village girl, you and your family were always afraid that I’d run off with another man. If I had told you I was Only, your family would have been even

welled up with tears. “Why did you insist on marrying

he had discarded her. Derek no longer held any significance

how to rid herself of Derek, Xander emerged from another lounge. Having taken a shower and

Xander grinned and trotted

quickly coughed

He immediately

lips twitch, sending goosebumps all over her

Mr. Hoffman had gone to

“That’s true, of course. Tiffany has consented to our date. Why? Mr. Derek Daniels, do you have

raised in a wealthy family, whereas Derek had endured hardships and poverty. They had quite different temperaments. Xander

of emotions, unreadable to anyone. Marissa, uninterested in deciphering his thoughts, turned and left the scene