Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 524:

Hearing Connor’s words left Marissa initially stunned. Once she understood what he meant, she couldn’t help but slightly twitch her lips. She found herself speechless. To think he would see her act of bringing breakfast as an attempt to gain his favor in exchange for his company astonished her.

When she didn’t spend money on him, he would pout and sulk, lacking any dignity one might expect from a billionaire. Now, when she did spend, he overthought, questioning her motives. If he was capable of such creative interpretations, why didn’t he become a scriptwriter?

Yet, she chose not to clarify things for him. Not only did she refrain from explaining, but she also mocked him. “Yes, last time I gave you a one-dollar tip, and this time it’s three. I’m giving you a raise.”

At her words, Connor froze, staring at her with sharp eyes, as if to judge her. Marissa knew he was upset, but she didn’t intend to soothe his feelings. She snorted silently, her heart filled with defiance. She was ready to turn away from him, refusing to meet his gaze or engage further.

But as she turned, a hand swiftly reached over, gripping the back of her head. Before she could react, Connor’s lips, tasting faintly of milk, pressed against hers.

kissed her fervently, as if trying to consume her entirely. The sweetness of the milk, enhanced by sugar, made his kiss not only creamy but

content at

his kisses left her dazed. Even amid life-and-death situations on the battlefield, she could quickly strategize and

Marissa breathless and starved for air. Any longer, and she feared she might pass out. Finally, Connor halted. He gently freed her lips but remained

first, it was solely his sweetness, but now

against taking liberties with her, he consistently ignored them, leaving her frustrated—her thoughts always scattered whenever he kissed

and pout, Connor found immense pleasure in them. His spirits lifted considerably, and he let out a soft

your dreadful service?” Marissa snapped back fiercely. “Remove your

to hers once again. Marissa uttered a cry of surprise once more, her fury escalating.

be bewildered; she was resolute in teaching him a lesson.

follow through, the office door opened, and a