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,

However, everything that had transpired between them was water under the bridge. She felt

did

was acting as if she had committed some

village girl, you and your family were always afraid that I’d run off with another man. If I had told you

for words. His eyes welled up with tears. “Why

to waste more time on him. That promise had dissolved the moment he had discarded her. Derek no longer held any significance in her life. She saw no reason

from another lounge. Having taken a shower and changed into a fresh suit, he looked dashing and full

Xander grinned and trotted over.

Xander!” Marissa quickly coughed to

He immediately adjusted his greeting. “Tiffany,

made Marissa’s lips twitch, sending goosebumps all

“Everyone in our circle said Mr. Hoffman had gone to the Nash family to propose to

“That’s true, of course. Tiffany has consented to our date. Why?

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,

confident response made Derek clench his fists and purse his lips. His expression was a swirl of emotions, unreadable to anyone. Marissa, uninterested in deciphering