Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 530:

Although Marissa knew Burnet was eager for an answer, she deliberately delayed her response. She didn’t just withhold her answer; she took the opportunity to reproach him.

“Mr. Hoffman, while I’m hardly qualified to be your teacher, I feel compelled to make a few observations. One should not overvalue money, nor should one be both wealthy and heartless.

Such traits often lead to a backlash from one’s own wealth. You have only yourself to blame for your current predicament.

“The medication that could save your life is nearly within your grasp, yet your cruelty prevents you from accessing it. This, Mr. Hoffman, is your retribution.

Considering your vast wealth, why persist in making money in such an unscrupulous manner? Doesn’t the thought of being buried under your wealth scare you? Life is too short for such greed. You can neither live with money forever nor take it with you in death.

Regardless of your wealth, you still only sleep in a bed like anyone else, and when you die, you’ll be placed in an urn just like everyone else. The greatest sorrow is to die with money unspent. If you were to die today, what purpose would all your accumulated wealth serve?

It would merely end up being squandered by Xander. From the netherworld, you’d watch helplessly, consumed with envy and jealousy, wouldn’t you?”

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with each word. Connor, who had been stifling his amusement, finally gave in.

himself, he turned to Burnet with a smile and inquired, “What exactly have you done to incur my wife’s wrath

puzzled expression, “Miss Nash, have

he seemed to grasp something and quickly added, “I did scold you when you visited me with Xander, but surely that’s not cause for holding a

were certainly unconventional. Are you still upset over a few harsh words

her head instantly.

you’re not holding a grudge for that incident, why then are you berating

gave a wry smile and shrugged. “Today, I’m merely reflecting

cleared her throat with emphasis and continued, “I’ll speak plainly. You’ve offended the woman who has your life-saving medicine. She curses you constantly. How could she possibly be inclined to

head dramatically and sighed deeply. “Alas! This is

confused, yet a trace of amusement began to play across his face. He turned to Marissa and asked, “Miss Nash,

pointed downstairs and replied, “It’s the girl from whom you just took