Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 398:

Nobody had foreseen Xander revealing Clarissa’s true identity.

Burnet’s expression turned to ice instantly. He radiated a chill in the air, and his glare was so piercing that it almost seemed to freeze Xander in place.

Earlier, Clarissa had been all smiles, the picture of grace. But at Xander’s words, she stiffened, her eyes growing cold.

She was so enraged that she might have thrown her knife and fork at Xander and gone for his throat, had he not been Burnet’s younger brother.

Marissa had been closely observing Clarissa’s face. Noticing a slight shift in her gaze, she could tell Clarissa harbored lethal intent toward Xander. Marissa had to concede that Xander was right—Clarissa was indeed ruthless.

Based on Marissa’s assessment, it was clear that Clarissa had taken lives before.

Your source of stories: galnσv𝑒ls.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Even as she noted Clarissa’s subtle expressions, Marissa maintained her composure and feigned innocence. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Byrd.”

Xander chose to ignore the anger and warning in Burnet’s eyes. With a mischievous grin, he said, “Tiffany, you’re being too formal. Just call her Clarissa.”

Marissa, “She’s going to be my

his words

fix him with a hard stare. Under different circumstances,

referred to her

had long

marveled. Although Xander often played the role of a carefree young man, he had matured significantly over the years. She mentally applauded his adeptness

reward his efforts, Marissa planned to give him a

she smiled warmly and sweetly

her distance, smiled at this newcomer. “Miss Nash, you’re too courteous. We might see each other often. Please feel

moment, Xander acted charmingly, “Clarissa, Tiffany

again. “Why don’t you join

“Sure!”

He quickly guided Marissa

voice cut through

did Xander

Xander asked, “Burnet, did I interrupt your time with

Burnet

and drew his