Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 523:

When Connor opened the breakfast bag, Domenic peered over curiously. He noticed that the bag contained only a few simple, common items and raised his eyebrows slightly, a barely noticeable gesture.

That morning, Domenic had purchased an extravagant breakfast for Connor, who had claimed he had no appetite. Now, faced with a modest breakfast that cost merely three dollars, it seemed unlikely that Connor would touch it.

Connor was extremely particular about his food; it had to be not only delicious but also visually appealing. He would rather skip a meal than settle for anything less.

Yet, just as Domenic was mulling over this, he watched as Connor pulled out the milk from the bag, inserted a straw, and began to drink. Connor, nonetheless, seemed to enjoy the simple fare.

After a few sips, he grabbed the sandwich, took a hearty bite, and appeared to relish it, showing no signs of disinterest or difficulty.

Domenic’s eyes widened in disbelief. Was this the same Connor he knew? Connor, who was raised in luxury, had never before indulged in such inexpensive fare!

As Domenic was still grappling with his shock, he heard Connor complaining to Marissa, “Why didn’t you come back earlier? I had been waiting so long, I was almost starving.”

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breakfast due to a

so profound that Domenic suspected Connor would gladly

simply set them aside in Marissa’s presence. It was astonishing to see the

and then resumed

his voice,

on a bun, he had looked just like Marissa. Connor probably hadn’t noticed how much he

mockingly about Connor’s loss of self, deeming him a pathetic

snapped him back to reality. “Do you still have something to

quickly responded, “No, nothing

then

had only taken a

workers are urgently repairing the elevator. Mr. Hoffman will be rescued soon,” Domenic

Connor replied nonchalantly. “Tell the maintenance workers there’s no rush. They

at the realization of Connor’s true intent. It was evident that Connor wanted Burnet to remain trapped in the elevator for

Marissa. His preference for Marissa’s company over his friend’s predicament was strikingly

departure, only Marissa and Connor were left in the office. Connor savored his breakfast while Marissa rested