Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 396:

A fancy dining table was set in the presidential suite, with Burnet and Clarissa seated at opposite ends. In the center was placed a freshly cut orchid, its sweet scent blending with the savory aroma of seared steak.

They both dined elegantly, yet their expressions differed.

Clarissa occasionally cast affectionate glances at Burnet, while he remained unflappable, meeting her looks with calm eyes. He appeared emotionally detached from her.

In essence, she displayed her emotions openly, but he offered only polite kindness in return.

After enjoying half her steak in a relaxed manner, Clarissa smiled at Burnet. “Hey Burnet, I have something for you.”

Burnet set down his utensils and met her gaze steadily.

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It was their routine. She would dine with him immediately after a work trip and always brought a gift.

With another warm look at Burnet, Clarissa signaled to one of her female subordinates nearby.

a gift. After Clarissa took the gift box,

“I got you

tie, then closed it and responded

of disappointment crossed

you’re just going through the motions. Can’t you be a bit warmer? I hope your kindness isn’t just because I once saved your life. I want it to be real, like how a true gentleman treats a lady. I’ve been pursuing you

paused briefly before replying, “Clarissa, don’t waste your efforts on me. We’re just not meant

position in the Peridot Consortium, remove him. He’s not suited for it. The only reason he became the vice president is because of me. He

about Xander, Clarissa focused on the earlier part of his statement, saying, “Why aren’t we meant to

his mind drifting back to memories of

when he was an international special forces

known as Silver Fox, was part of their squad for

entire body except her eyes, leaving her face a

personality that

as a fox, yet she was also charming and magnetic. Even her gestures

contrast to Burnet’s reserved demeanor, Silver Fox was outgoing and

about anything under the sun, endlessly chattering in