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.”

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

you and

were to seek divine intervention, I must

recalling the close friendship between Connor and

Marissa turned to Connor and asked, “If I end up in conflict with Clarissa and

raised an eyebrow. “What

“I truly

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

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

couldn’t tell if Connor was that kind

spoke. “Burnet will protect the woman

“So, if I find myself in conflict with Clarissa and Burnet takes her side, you would stand by me against

a quick nod.

that a friend is like a

grinned as well. “Those men who choose limbs over clothing don’t care about their image, but I care about my image

quite grasping his

but you rarely see a man running down the street

deliberately, “I don’t enjoy