Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 582

Chapter 582:

Marissa’s relief was palpable when she saw that Burnet was protecting Xander. She had hoped that Xander would avoid any severe punishment for this task. If he suffered badly, she would be deeply regretful. It now appeared that Xander would not face harsh consequences.

Marissa was unfazed by Burnet’s threats. Despite the power of the Hoffman family and Burnet’s formidable presence, the Doomsday Base stood unafraid. The chip was crucial to them, and Marissa was determined not to yield it, regardless of who supported Clarissa.

She was confident that Burnet would not jeopardize his entire family by opposing the Doomsday Base, which wielded significant global influence. As the leader of the Hoffman family, he could not afford such a sacrifice just for Clarissa.

Once Burnet stopped speaking, Marissa responded defiantly, lifting her chin. “Let me make this clear, Mr. Hoffman: even if God intervened, it couldn’t stop me from taking that chip away!”

Burnet squinted, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “So, breaking in, causing destruction, and theft is the modus operandi at the Doomsday Base? Are you all just thieves?”

Marissa retorted, “The chip rightfully belongs to the Doomsday Base! Clarissa infiltrated our base five years ago and stole it, merely claiming what’s ours. You may be close to Clarissa, Mr. Hoffman, but your family aims to be honorable. Will you really side with a thief?”

was uncertain whether to

Burnet and spoke softly, “Burnet, what Black Mallow is saying is true. The chip originally belonged to the Doomsday Base. Clarissa not only stole the chip but also shot Black

his brow, his voice

at Black Mallow.

a vengeful agenda against the Skytop Mansion. It was not only about the

Clarissa was indeed at fault, which meant he shouldn’t obstruct

Mallow’s raid on the Skytop Mansion was driven by her own desire for vengeance. Preventing her from taking the chip might also serve

offered Marissa a cold smile. “I don’t care who’s right or wrong between your Doomsday Base and the Peridot Consortium. But let me be clear: as long as

him with a dismissive grin. “Mr. Hoffman, are

me what

“I’ll handle you, Mr. Hoffman. Black Mallow needs to conserve her energy for that bitch Clarissa. She can’t afford to waste it

silently. Despite his anger at how she had earlier demeaned Xander, he found himself unwilling to strike her.