Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

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?”

you think it’s acceptable for my wife to date another man publicly?” Connor assumed the correctness of

am not really

date him is off-limits. If you must act, it should be

be so overbearing?” Marissa’s frustration grew. “We are not truly a couple. You have no authority over

a pretend marriage, you owe me fidelity as long as you carry the name

end this charade with a

to it,” Connor declared, turning his gaze to Marissa. He often used his grandmother as his most reliable excuse, making it difficult for

to face him, her realization of his character deepening—he was utterly shameless. They had once agreed to a mutually beneficial arrangement:

he often used his ninety-year-old grandmother as

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

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

simply pursed her lips

and authoritative. Without placating him, her plan to

tacit agreement, Connor

he asked, “Is the item

“Yes,

you don’t need to pretend to be with Xander. You don’t