Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 412:

Hawk and Chick

Franco walked too quickly for Connor to intervene. As Franco confronted Marissa, Connor cast his eyes to the ceiling, silently hoping she would show leniency to his cousin for his sake.

In stark contrast, the expressions of Domenic, Marc, and Terry brightened. They eagerly anticipated the unfolding scene, convinced that no one could deter a man bent on his own downfall.

Franco faced Marissa with a stern gaze and held his tongue, believing his icy demeanor would unnerve her.

Yet, Marissa exhibited no trace of fear. She casually met his gaze before lowering her eyes slightly. “Do you want to speak with me?” she asked, her voice laced with indifference.

Franco let out a derisive snort. “Why haven’t you asked why I seem to look down upon you?”

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“Oh,” responded Marissa, maintaining her casual tone. With a flicker of amusement, she continued, “Why should I? Your opinions hold no weight with me. When has a hawk ever fretted over the chirping of a chick?”

“You—” Franco was rendered speechless.

in a forced manner. “So, you see yourself as

smiled slightly.

out, “Tiffany Nash, you think you’re

is nothing but trinkets within

particularly an artist with your notorious reputation. You’re seen as a failure, a

on his hips. “How dare you compare yourself to a hawk and call me a chick! It’s high time you

he should stay out of the fray. Thus, he stepped aside,

curiosity, wondering about his moves.

Everyone feigned ignorance, yet Franco alone seemed

quiet poise. When Franco finally paused, she looked up at

after his tirade. Internally, he scorned her for her shamelessness, realizing it was no surprise she had managed to manipulate Arabella into

against Tiffany, but Franco was resolute in not showing her any leniency, determined to reprimand her

“Not yet,” Franco asserted.

her

deeply and continued, “When are

you done now?”