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

that old issue. However, everything that had transpired between them

did

but laugh. Derek was acting as if she had committed some great

“Back 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

was at a loss for words. His eyes welled up with tears. “Why did you insist

together, unwilling to waste more time on him. That promise had dissolved the moment he had discarded her.

a shower and changed into a fresh suit, he looked

grinned and trotted over.

Marissa quickly

notice Derek. He immediately adjusted his greeting.

voice made Marissa’s lips twitch,

at them in shock. “Everyone in our circle said Mr. Hoffman had gone

true, of course. Tiffany has consented to our

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

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