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.

their own parents would never lend them such a hefty amount, though the money would literally save their lives. And so, if one asked Marc and Terry, that small

their heads and smiled shyly at Marissa. Their eyes gleamed with

have a

nodded earnestly. “We’ll

a good rest too,” Terry

two men turned away in unison and left. Marissa breathed a quiet sigh of relief. At last, she was free from the exaggerated reverence of

when Marc and Terry barged back inside

Marissa

the Skytop Mansion,” Marc said. “Or what we need to prepare to

head back and recuperate for now. Wait for my instructions

Marc nodded. “Understood.”

returning to the Daniels Manor with us?” Terry asked, a hint of disappointment

with,” Marissa replied, though she didn’t dare to show her feelings. Once again, the men

alone, Marissa picked up her phone and sent

“Are you still awake?”

was short and simple, just to

reply came almost immediately. “I’ve already taken care of the allegations circling online, Chief Instructor. Please go ahead and see if the results

to heart at all. It wasn’t a big deal to her, but since Xander had kicked up a fuss about it, she felt compelled to at