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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hands in feigned innocence. “You asked me to shut the

loss for words. She didn’t believe a single word from him. It was clear he had intentionally exposed his nakedness to enjoy watching her

and gave him a once-over. With a smirk, she quipped, “Your physique is mediocre at best. Best not

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

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 riled Connor up. But he had it coming. He’d been deliberately teasing and

her laughter subsided, Marissa rubbed her eyes, which stung from the tension of the earlier encounter. Though she had dismissed Connor’s body with a harsh critique, she had to

hadn’t trained herself to have a strong will, she might have succumbed to his charm. She realized Connor was indeed dangerous and resolved to strengthen her

this 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 it hard to sleep without Connor beside her, she focused on relaxing and coaxing herself

a shower. Reflecting on her harsh remarks about his physique, Marissa wondered how he’d appear once he stepped out

embarrassed and might continue his tricks

him when he came out of the bathroom. After about ten minutes, the sound of running water ceased.