Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 552:

Marissa had awakened to the gentle sound of Connor typing on his laptop. As her eyes opened, she noticed him deeply absorbed in his work. She made no sound, content to simply watch him. His presence had a calming effect on her, making her sleep more restful.

Despite her medical expertise, this phenomenon puzzled her. Perhaps a theological scholar could shed light on this mystery?

Connor, initially unaware of Marissa’s awakening, only realized she had been observing him when he finished a document and turned toward her. Her gaze was serene, and her demeanor was notably peaceful after a restful sleep.

He offered a warm smile and whispered gently, “Awake?”

Marissa nodded faintly, stretching slowly before picking up her phone to check her messages.

The first message was from Xander.

“Chief Instructor, my brother attempted to question Connor about Black Mallow’s identity today but came back with nothing. He’s quite upset.”

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Reading this, Marissa instinctively glanced at Connor, her eyes flickering with thought. Burnet’s attempt to discover Black Mallow’s identity likely indicated that Connor knew she was Black Mallow. With Connor’s astute intellect, he probably deduced this already.

Connor looked up and smiled.

her gaze and responded lightly,

the Peridot Consortium, it was acceptable. His decision not to disclose her identity to Burnet

does Burnet want to know Black Mallow’s

Base, and he wants to

message aligns with my stance. How did

to Clarissa, not even from you, the Chief Instructor of the Doomsday Base. What should we do now, Chief

be significantly more challenging.

has also arrived

a surprised emoji. “White

“Burnet is determined to aid Clarissa against me, but I’ve got White

brother or White Mallow. I’m quite intrigued to see who will

outcome will reveal itself when they clash. But

Instructor, I’m ready for your instructions,” Xander

dispense with the usual courtesies. I won’t physically harm him out of respect for you, but I won’t make

“Understood,” Xander replied.