Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

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.”

be settled. I won’t retreat simply because she has a powerful backer

and Clarissa is inevitable?” Connor

determination. “Even if Clarissa were to seek divine

the close friendship between Connor and Burnet. If

turned to Connor and asked, “If I end up in conflict with Clarissa and your good friend Burnet

raised an eyebrow. “What do

“I truly

of Connor’s feelings toward her and

adage that men were all deceivers, with love as fleeting as the wind. To some men,

tell if Connor was

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

find myself in conflict with Clarissa

a quick nod.

and asked, “Many men say that a friend is like a limb, while a wife is like clothing that can be discarded. Why would you choose clothing

don’t care about their image, but I care about my

quite grasping

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

deliberately, “I don’t enjoy being