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 must have

Clarissa’s cheeks,

scowl, Xander pretended ignorance and continued

let me formally introduce someone

“This is Tiffany, from the esteemed Nash family of Blebert, well-known

now, she’s

shot back

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

hit the table, his anger barely

“Burnet, I brought Tiffany here to meet the head of the Hoffman family properly. Please,

voice tight with frustration,

puzzled him. Normally, Xander was

of it,

“Tiffany babe, allow me to properly introduce my

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

spoke her name, she offered a sweet smile. “Hello,

brow furrowed as if he had just bitten into

urge to throttle Xander, but with Clarissa and Marissa present, he