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.

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

“I got you a tie.

glanced at the tie, then closed it and responded coolly, “Nice one. Thanks,

look of disappointment

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.

replying, “Clarissa, don’t waste your

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

the earlier part of his statement, saying, “Why aren’t we meant to be? Why don’t you have feelings for me? Tell me, what’s

remained silent, his mind drifting back to memories of a girl

when he was an international special forces

Fox, was part

suit that concealed her entire body except her eyes, leaving her face a mystery to

it was her personality

fitting. She was as clever and shrewd as a fox, yet she

Fox was outgoing and could engage him in

under the