Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 458:

“We’re afraid we cannot accept the money, Chief Instructor,” Terry said.

“Why not? Is it because you’re aware of how dangerous it is to go to Skytop Mansion? Are you getting cold feet?”

“Of course not,” Marc quickly replied. “As trainees of the Doomsday Base, it is our duty to help you retrieve the lost file. We are not looking for any rewards.”

Marissa smiled when she heard this. “All right, let me put it another way then.” Her expression suddenly turned serious, and when she spoke again, she yelled at them, “Take the money and pay off all your debts! Then eat something good and recuperate well! Your pale faces are ruining my mood.”

Marc and Terry trembled where they stood. As soon as their Chief Instructor’s face soured, they felt their legs go limp. They grabbed the card and lowered their heads in fear.

Marissa shook her head and clicked her tongue. “Seriously. What’s the use of putting on a show in front of me? Do I need to yell at you every time I try to treat you nicely?”

Both men turned red in embarrassment and sheepishly scratched their napes. While they had indeed been yelled at, they felt a warmth in their chest. When all was said and done, their Chief Instructor truly cared for them.

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They knew that Marissa was worried about their burgeoning debts, and they also knew that she was giving them money out of her own pocket. She could insist that it was a reward for their mission, but they knew something so simple didn’t warrant such incredible generosity.

hefty amount, though the money would literally save their lives. And so, if one asked Marc and Terry, that small

about it, the more they felt their hearts melt. Eventually, they lifted their heads and smiled shyly at Marissa. Their eyes gleamed with adoration, making Marissa feel a little awkward and

here. Go and have a nice meal. You

of course,” Marc nodded earnestly. “We’ll be taking our leave

rest too,” Terry

breathed a quiet sigh of

Marc and Terry barged

is it?” Marissa asked with a

Skytop Mansion,” Marc said. “Or what

now. Wait for my instructions before you

Marc nodded. “Understood.”

you returning to the Daniels Manor with us?” Terry asked,

deal with,” Marissa replied, though she didn’t dare to show

was finally alone, Marissa picked up her phone and sent

“Are you still awake?”

simple, just to check if

of the allegations circling online, Chief Instructor. Please go ahead and

at all. It wasn’t a big deal to her, but since