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.

after all. Even 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 piece of plastic symbolized their Chief

it, the more they felt their hearts melt. Eventually, they lifted their heads and smiled shyly at Marissa.

and have a nice meal. You guys are filling me with that disgusting smell of

Marc nodded earnestly. “We’ll be taking our leave

have a good rest too,” Terry chimed

sigh of relief. At last, she was free

and Terry barged back inside

it?” Marissa asked

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

now. Wait for my instructions

Marc nodded. “Understood.”

Daniels Manor with us?” Terry

going back. I still have things to deal with,” Marissa replied, though she didn’t dare

was finally alone, Marissa picked up

“Are you still awake?”

short and simple, just to check

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

matter 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 least take a