Chapter 500:

Connor was momentarily surprised when Marissa made her request. Then, his face broke into a smile. She was the only one who had the right to ask him to sleep with her—a request he couldn’t refuse and always had to be ready for.

Naturally, he was willing to do so because he always enjoyed it. Yet, it was also a form of torment. She genuinely meant just sleeping, nothing else. Lying next to him, she would simply sleep, while he felt agonized by her proximity.

It was like being starved in front of a feast but unable to eat. Connor thought this woman was the cruelest in the world.

Then, he asked with a smile, “Now?”

“Mm,” Marissa nodded. “I had nightmares last night and didn’t sleep well. Tonight, I have to stay up late to work on something. I need a nap first.”

“What are you planning to do tonight?” Connor asked.

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Marissa, holding a UAV, didn’t conceal her plans. “I’m going to check the security systems at Skytop Mansion,” she said straightforwardly.

Connor nodded, understanding. “Okay. I’ll go shower now.”

We aren’t doing anything. Save

you decide you want to do something while we’re sleeping, and I haven’t

around her, flirting whenever he pleased. Marissa replied dryly, emphasizing each word,

to the lounge door, Connor suggested, “Why don’t

need to shower. I

not mind my body odor, but I can’t let go of my habits.” He shrugged arrogantly.

perfect remedy for her sleep issues. She felt so frustrated that she wanted to

brief silence, Marissa set down the UAV, stormed into the lounge, and entered the bathroom for a quick

curled into a victorious smile. He grabbed his phone and texted Domenic, saying, “Bring all the clothes I asked you to purchase to my

promptly, “Okay, Mr.

had the entire top floor of the Daniels Group building to himself, complete with a sprawling office and lounge. The lounge’s

now she felt uncomfortable putting them back on. However, having no other

when she realized she had tossed them into

What am I supposed to wear now?” she muttered to

there was a knock at the bathroom door. Connor’s voice followed, saying, “I’ve prepared clean clothes for you.

wrapped herself in a bath towel, cracked open the bathroom door, and peered

hadn’t ventured out without

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