Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 402:

The Potential Peril

Xander nodded after hearing Burnet’s words. “I know. I didn’t take it lightly when I worked for the Peridot Consortium over the past few years. I discovered that the force behind the Peridot Consortium is formidable.”

“Then why are you doing this?” Burnet scowled at him.

“Because it’s my duty as a disciple of Doomsday Base,” Xander explained. “Even if the Peridot Consortium is akin to hell, I must proceed if King and the chief instructor command me.”

Burnet gazed at Xander for a few seconds, then suddenly burst into laughter.

Xander had been coddled by their family since childhood. He was delicate and flawed in character, lacking both responsibility and a sense of purpose. His actions were always driven by whims.

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Despite two years of training at Doomsday Base, Xander still behaved like a pampered aristocrat. Burnet had assumed that the training was futile, as Xander showed no signs of progress.

him. He had been masking

had learned bravery and understood his duties and responsibilities. Burnet realized that Marissa, as the chief instructor of Doomsday

had accomplished what no one else could—turning Xander

this, Burnet sighed. “The chief instructor, Black Mallow, of Doomsday Base, truly

aback by the sudden praise, subconsciously raised his chin with pride and responded, “Absolutely. My chief instructor is

Burnet laughed heartily.

always proclaimed that Burnet was his guiding light. Now, that had changed. Marissa had become his new priority,

unsure of Marissa’s age but admired her ability to influence so deeply. The young scion from the Hoffman family had turned into her most devoted advocate. Burnet acknowledged that Marissa had remarkable

not receptive to his advice, Burnet felt powerless. He lowered his head and sent a message to Connor: “What exactly is going on between you and Tiffany? Is your marriage just a

promptly, “Mr. Hoffman, since when have you taken such

Xander, have

are you? Give

“Crystal Hotel,” Burnet replied.

reply came instantly. “I’ll be right

he ceased messaging

Burnet pondered the