Chapter 404:

You Can’t Mess Up My Plans

Connor’s sudden arrival caught everyone off guard except for Burnet, who remained composed.

Clarissa recognized Connor. Seated, she made no move to greet him.

She held the secretive position of president of the Peridot Consortium. In the presence of someone as influential and intimidating as Connor, she opted to keep a low profile to avoid drawing his attention.

Xander, without thinking, looked over at Marissa, who was massaging her temples to soothe her headache.

Their marriage was fake. Marissa didn’t have any marriage responsibilities, but under Connor’s intense and scrutinizing stare, she felt as if she had wronged him.

He resembled a husband confronting an unfaithful wife.

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The situation was indeed problematic. Marissa sensed trouble with the Peridot Consortium would escalate if Connor caused a scene.

no time. After a brief eye contact with Burnet, he walked over to Marissa, took

he

presence, whose aura was overpowering. Connor’s glare sent shivers down Xander’s

Marissa away, Burnet turned to Xander and taunted, “He

was

she didn’t dare resist Connor. Moreover, she hadn’t signaled

“Hah!” Burnet scoffed.

You need to be aware of your limits. Even if you and

Xander complained, “Burnet,

did,” Burnet said bluntly. “I want you to face reality. You can’t have a woman you shouldn’t. Or you’ll

marriage isn’t real. They’re going to

“As long as they’re still married, Tiffany

fell silent, bowing

him to pretend to be her boyfriend, he

quiet, her eyes narrowing with intent, and her thoughts were mysterious to those

took Marissa out of the Crystal Hotel, pushed her into the car,

sensed tension in the air. Cautiously, he rolled

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