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.”

teasingly, “Already having lunch with Burnet? You

touch of red colored Clarissa’s

noticing Burnet’s darkening scowl, Xander pretended

let me formally introduce

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

“And now, she’s my

Burnet shot back

joking. I’m truly in love. I plan to

a loud slam, Burnet hit

Tiffany here to meet the head of the Hoffman family properly.

Burnet growled, his voice tight with frustration, eager to

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

could make sense of it,

me to properly introduce my older brother, Burnet, the current head

It was her first encounter with him. As the brothers talked,

Xander spoke her name, she offered a sweet smile.

as if he had just bitten into

throttle Xander, but with