Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 464:

Marissa thought revealing herself as Black Mallow, the chief instructor of Doomsday Base, in front of Connor didn’t seem like a big deal, given the trust she had unconsciously developed in him over time. However, she strongly disliked trouble.

If he discovered her identity as Black Mallow now, he would inevitably learn about her ongoing feud with Clarissa, which essentially mirrored the conflict between Doomsday Base and the Peridot Consortium. Surely, he would want to intervene in such matters.

She avoided discussing anything related to Doomsday Base with him because her mentor, Zyair, seemed distinctly displeased with Connor. Each time his name was mentioned, Zyair’s expression turned cold and disdainful. She did not know the reason behind this.

Regardless, her mentor would never permit Connor to learn about Doomsday Base or involve himself in its affairs.

Clearing her throat awkwardly, she asked, “Connor, why aren’t you asleep yet?”

Connor disregarded her question and inquired instead, “Didn’t you mention you wouldn’t be returning tonight?”

“I came back to check on Lawrence and Lindsay because I was concerned they might not be comfortable spending their first night at the Daniels Manor,” Marissa explained.

“Is that your

I also sought

dissatisfied. “If I weren’t your perfect sleep aid, would you

Marissa found herself

was causing trouble. Xander, perennially immature and wealthy,

Xander money brought him joy,

to affront you.” Then, she brushed past him and entered the house, making

remained standing, bewildered. She didn’t intend to affront him? What did she mean? Unable to unravel it, he decided to push it aside and trailed

bedroom, Marissa was nowhere in sight. Instead, the sound of running water

from insomnia, he

yesterday, his spirits plummeted. He longed to hold Marissa, seeking solace. In the past, no matter how challenging things became, he had

water from the bathroom, his restless heart inexplicably began to calm. When the

bathroom. Upon stepping out, she found him lying on

him like this quickened her heart, involuntarily