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.

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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.”

a secretive smile, he whispered to Marissa, “She’s going to be my

sure his words carried to both Burnet

hard stare. Under different circumstances, he might have taken drastic

to lighten, perhaps because Xander referred to

had long

man, he had matured significantly over the years. She mentally applauded his adeptness at playing the

planned to

sweetly said, “Clarissa,

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

Xander acted charmingly, “Clarissa, Tiffany

don’t you join

“Sure!”

Xander had hoped for. He quickly guided Marissa to join

through

Xander

Xander asked, “Burnet, did I

you think?” Burnet retorted through

and drew his shoulders