Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 401:

You’ll Get Yourself Killed

After Marissa and Clarissa left, Burnet’s face grew stern, and he fixed Xander with a harsh stare.

Without Marissa, Xander’s confidence seemed to vanish. He glanced nervously at Burnet and dropped his act, not daring to speak or move.

Burnet looked at him intently and asked quietly, “Xander, what’s going on with you today?”

Startled, Xander gave a cautious shrug and replied, “Nothing unusual. I just brought Tiffany here to have some fun. Since you’re here too, I thought I’d introduce her to you. I plan to marry her, and she needs to meet my family eventually.

We bumped into you today, so it seemed like a good chance to introduce her.”

Burnet’s piercing gaze seemed to see through Xander. “Xander, I’ve watched you grow up. I know you better than you think. How dare you lie to me? Are you looking for trouble?”

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lying,” Xander asserted, looking Burnet in the eye. “I really like Tiffany. I want

maintaining his facade, Burnet remained

know you’ve trained at Doomsday Base. When you asked Clarissa to offer you a position, I felt you were up to something. Now, I’m convinced you’re keeping secrets from me! Tell me, what’s the connection between Tiffany

to meet Clarissa and reveal Clarissa’s

fell silent. Burnet was always sharp. If Xander kept up his pretense, he

this slide if you don’t talk? Speak up now!

for the sake of Doomsday Base. But it’s none of your business

“Clarissa saved my life, and I vowed to protect her always. Even if you are my brother, I won’t stand by if you harm

something wrong first?” Xander challenged. “If she offended the Doomsday Base first, and

on? If you tell me, I can assess who’s right and wrong and then make

his refusal. “This concerns our base. I can’t disclose details. As a member of Doomsday Base, maintaining confidentiality

I’ll heed your advice. But in this