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.

woman quickly came forward with a gift. After Clarissa took the gift box, the woman respectfully

box towards Burnet, saying, “I got you

box, glanced at the tie, then closed it and responded

look of disappointment

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.

replying, “Clarissa, don’t waste your efforts on me.

He’s not suited for it. The only reason he became the vice president is because of me. He shouldn’t get

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

back to memories of

a mission when he was

girl, known as Silver Fox, was part of their squad

entire body except her

her personality

She was as clever and shrewd as a fox, yet she was also charming and

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

about anything under the