Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 397:

Xander’s voice reached the room before he did.

Both Burnet and Clarissa tensed up, their faces betraying their emotions.

Burnet looked as though frost had settled over his features as he swiftly turned his head, sending a piercing glance toward the door.

Clarissa, by contrast, quickly smoothed her expression into a gentle smile. “Burnet, you know Xander. He’s naturally playful. Don’t hold it against him. If he’s bringing his girlfriend to meet you, he must be serious about her.”

Clarissa always portrayed herself as refined and graceful to please Burnet. Despite often being irritated by Xander, she maintained her composure with admirable patience.

Hardly had she finished speaking when Xander entered with Marissa.

Upon entering, Xander declared with gusto, “Burnet, I’ve brought my girlfriend to meet you.”

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Catching sight of Clarissa, he feigned astonishment. “Clarissa, you’re here too? I thought you were abroad. When did you get back?”

Clarissa responded with a smile, “I returned just this morning.”

lunch with Burnet? You

colored Clarissa’s cheeks,

scowl, Xander pretended ignorance and continued

Clarissa, let me formally introduce someone

drew Marissa closer and announced loudly, “This is Tiffany, from the esteemed Nash family of Blebert, well-known in the medical community.

laughed. “And now, she’s

Burnet shot

say more, Xander cut in, “Burnet, I’m not joking. I’m truly in love. I plan

hit the

here to meet the head of

growled, his voice tight

Burnet’s menacing tone, Xander’s unusual defiance puzzled him. Normally, Xander was meek in

he could make sense of it, Xander

he turned to Marissa, feigning innocence. “Tiffany babe, allow me to properly introduce my older brother, Burnet, the current head

had never met Burnet before. It was her first encounter with him. As the brothers talked, she had been quietly observing

name, she offered a

as if he had

had a sudden urge to throttle Xander, but with Clarissa and Marissa