Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 503:

The abruptness of the scene left Marissa bewildered. Usually quick to react, she found herself unable to avert her gaze in that moment. Staring unblinkingly at Connor’s form, she stuttered, “C-Co-Connor, what are you doing?”

With an air of nonchalance, Connor approached her, placing his hands behind his back. “You denied wanting to see my body, but your eyes tell a different story. I knew you were eager to see me naked, yet you played the coy card.”

He suddenly grasped her chin, his voice dripping with seduction as he said, “There’s no need to pretend. I’m more than happy to show myself to you. Anytime you want to see my naked body, just say the word. Don’t be bashful.”

The heat radiating from his body nearly overwhelmed Marissa. When he pinched her chin, it felt as though a jolt of electricity coursed through her veins, making her lose her composure and nearly fall into his arms.

Luckily, her rigorous training had fortified her willpower. Even under the influence of a drug, she could cling to the last shred of her rationality. Drawing on every ounce of strength, she fought off his magnetic pull and brought herself back to her senses.

She pushed his hand away, her voice laced with anger as she asked, “Connor Daniels, weren’t you supposed to be taking a shower? Why did you come out so suddenly?”

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innocence. “You asked me to shut the bathroom door.

single word from him. It was clear he had intentionally exposed his nakedness to enjoy watching her blush and to ensnare her in his allure.

a smirk, she quipped, “Your physique

she shut the bathroom door, leaving Connor no chance for a comeback. Just before the door clicked shut, she caught a glimpse of his

fully closed, Marissa let out a relieved sigh. She placed a hand on her chest, feeling her heart pounding as if it might burst out, and chuckled in triumph. She reckoned she must have

earlier encounter. Though

she hadn’t trained herself to have a strong will, she might have succumbed to his charm. She realized

in mind, Marissa took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to clear her thoughts. She then went to bed, lay down, and tucked herself in. Though she found

the sound of water running from the bathroom, indicating Connor was taking a shower. Reflecting on her harsh remarks about his physique, Marissa wondered how he’d appear once he

angry and embarrassed

him when he came out of the bathroom.