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

am not really dating him,”

you must act, it

are not truly a couple. You have no authority over

pretend marriage, you owe me fidelity

a divorce, then,” she

gaze to Marissa. He often used his grandmother as his most reliable excuse, making it difficult for Marissa to seek

was utterly shameless. They had once agreed to a mutually beneficial arrangement: to pretend to be

particularly disgraceful that he often

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

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

pursed her lips

authoritative. Without placating him, her plan to retrieve the chip from the Peridot Consortium might be

tacit

contemplation, he asked, “Is the item you’re after

“Yes,

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

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