Chapter 408:

Let’s End This Charade with a Divorce

Marissa was certain that no matter how much Connor knew about Clarissa and the Peridot Consortium, he couldn’t surpass Xander in knowledge. Xander had been a high-ranking member of the Peridot Consortium for several years and had a close connection with Clarissa.

Revealing anything about Doomsday Base was out of the question, even to Connor, who was her husband only in name. Thus, Marissa smiled warmly and spoke. “Mr. Daniels, I’m all ears if you choose to share. If not, I’ll respect your silence.”

Connor’s expression darkened immediately after her words. “Why don’t you trust me?”

She responded apologetically, “It’s not about personal trust. This involves the entire organization. I’m bound by duty not to disclose any information.”

Her words seemed to resonate with reason, leaving Connor momentarily at a loss for words.

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After a brief silence, marked by a trace of irritation, he asserted, “I forbid you from meeting Xander again.”

Marissa, puzzled and defiant, asked, “What right do you have to control my actions?”

to date another man publicly?” Connor assumed the correctness of his stance

really

to date him is off-limits. If you must

must you be so overbearing?” Marissa’s frustration grew. “We are not truly

me fidelity as long as you carry the name Mrs.

end this charade with a divorce,

his grandmother as his most reliable excuse,

had once agreed to a mutually beneficial arrangement: to pretend to be a couple without interfering in each other’s lives. Yet, he increasingly acted as

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she spoke calmly. “Connor, I need to maintain the pretense of a relationship with Xander for a while. This is necessary for my justified visit

the Peridot Consortium?” Connor inquired thoughtfully. “Are you planning

simply pursed her lips in

authoritative. Without placating him, her plan to retrieve the chip from

tacit agreement,

asked,

nodded. “Yes, it

“In that case, you don’t need to pretend to be with Xander. You don’t need to

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