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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asserted, looking Burnet in the eye. “I really like Tiffany.

his facade, Burnet

were

you bring Tiffany here to

Burnet was always sharp. If Xander

don’t talk? Speak up now! Do you want to be

Base. But it’s none of your business or the Hoffman family’s. I don’t owe

I vowed to protect her always. Even if you are my brother, I

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

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

tone was genuine, Xander remained firm in his refusal. “This concerns our base. I can’t disclose details. As a member of Doomsday Base, maintaining confidentiality is a basic

brother, and I’ll heed your advice. But in this matter, you’re not