Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

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.”

doing anything. Save the

you decide you want to do something while we’re sleeping, and I

for words. She realized Connor had become increasingly bold around her, flirting whenever he pleased. Marissa replied dryly, emphasizing each word,

door, Connor suggested,

to shower. I

someone who hasn’t showered. You might not mind my body odor, but I can’t let go of my habits.” He shrugged arrogantly. “Either you don’t sleep or you go shower. Your

her sleep issues. She felt so frustrated that she wanted to smash the

into the lounge, and entered the bathroom for a quick

grabbed his phone and texted Domenic, saying,

promptly, “Okay, Mr.

building to himself, complete with a sprawling

day clothes, but now she felt uncomfortable putting them back on. However, having no other choice, she stood up and searched for the clothes she

was when she realized she had tossed

to wear now?” she muttered

at the bathroom door. Connor’s voice followed, saying, “I’ve

expected such thoughtfulness. Her anger towards Connor began to subside. She wrapped herself in a bath towel, cracked open

she hadn’t ventured out without