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.”

he whispered to Marissa, “She’s going to be my sister-in-law soon. You should get

sure his words carried to both Burnet

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

Clarissa’s mood seemed to lighten, perhaps because Xander referred

long

quietly marveled. Although Xander often played the role of a carefree young man, he had matured significantly

his efforts, Marissa planned to

sweetly said, “Clarissa, I look forward to getting

you’re too courteous. We might

the moment, Xander acted charmingly, “Clarissa, Tiffany

you join us if

“Sure!”

for. He quickly guided Marissa to join them at

through sharply, saying, “Xander

Xander turn to

upset, Xander asked, “Burnet,

you think?” Burnet retorted through

and drew