Chapter 407:

I Don’t Enjoy Being Naked

Connor spoke slowly and with gravity. “Burnet is a man who values gratitude and integrity. Though he harbors no affection for Clarissa, he is grateful that she once saved his life. He has vowed to protect her as long as he lives. Clarissa belongs to the Peridot Consortium.

Any threat to the Peridot Consortium is a threat to Clarissa. Burnet would undoubtedly step in. In essence, crossing Clarissa means crossing both the Peridot Consortium and the Hoffman family. These two powerful entities would jointly keep you in check.

The mastermind behind Clarissa is already a formidable force. With Burnet’s protection, provoking her becomes exceedingly perilous.”

Marissa listened intently and then nodded. “Understood. I appreciate the warning.”

Having said that, she fell into silence.

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Connor looked at her, puzzled. “So?”

Marissa’s eyes sparkled with a hint of amusement as she replied, “I will still proceed with my plans.”

“The conflict between Clarissa and me must be settled. I won’t retreat simply because she

a showdown between you and Clarissa

Marissa responded with determination. “Even if Clarissa were to seek divine

she hesitated, suddenly recalling the close friendship between Connor and Burnet. If a clash with Burnet arose because

end up in conflict with Clarissa and your

an eyebrow. “What

smiled faintly. “I truly have

genuinely didn’t know. She was unsure of Connor’s feelings toward her and

adage that men were all deceivers, with love as fleeting as the

Connor was that

few seconds before he spoke. “Burnet will protect the woman he cares about.

in conflict with Clarissa

gave a quick

say that a friend is like a limb, while a wife is like clothing that can be discarded. Why would

choose limbs over clothing don’t care about their image,

frowned, not quite grasping

clarified, “You often see men with missing limbs, but you rarely see a

forward, he said deliberately, “I don’t enjoy being

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