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.”

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

whispering, he made sure his words carried to both

Burnet fix him with a hard stare. Under different circumstances, he might have taken drastic action against

seemed to lighten, perhaps because Xander referred to her

long

often played the role of a carefree young man, he had matured significantly over the

Marissa planned to give him a

in mind, she smiled warmly and sweetly said, “Clarissa, I look forward to getting

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

the moment, Xander acted charmingly, “Clarissa, Tiffany and I

you join

“Sure!”

He quickly guided Marissa to join

voice cut through sharply, saying, “Xander

did Xander turn

realizing Burnet was upset, Xander asked, “Burnet, did

you think?” Burnet retorted

and drew his

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