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.”

an eyebrow teasingly, “Already having lunch with Burnet?

of red colored Clarissa’s

Burnet’s darkening scowl, Xander pretended ignorance and continued to

Clarissa, let me formally introduce

“This is Tiffany, from the esteemed Nash family of Blebert, well-known in the medical community. She’s also the artist

laughed. “And now, she’s

Burnet shot back

I’m not joking. I’m truly in love. I plan

slam, Burnet hit the

more. “Burnet, I brought Tiffany here to meet the head of the Hoffman family properly. Please, don’t intimidate her with

growled, his voice tight with frustration, eager

puzzled him. Normally, Xander was meek in his presence, rarely

could make sense of it, Xander spoke

Marissa, feigning innocence. “Tiffany babe, allow me to properly

encounter with him. As the brothers talked, she had been quietly observing

she offered

had just bitten into a

but with Clarissa and Marissa present, he