Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 586

Chapter 586:

As soon as Burnet finished speaking, Silver Fox responded sharply, “Consider yourself lucky; this is just a fraction of my skills at hurling insults. If you continue to be so shameless, I might unleash even harsher ones!”

Marissa crossed her arms, displaying no sign of discomfort. “I didn’t want to insult you, Mr. Hoffman, but you sacrificed your own reputation for Clarissa. Why should I show you any respect?”

She lowered her arms, brushed off nonexistent dust from her hands, and declared, “Now that the insults have been thrown and the threats have been made, it’s time to battle.” Waving to Burnet and Clarissa, she commanded, “You two, come at me together.”

Clarissa couldn’t care less about being shameless. Eager to win, she scoffed as Marissa gestured. “Black Mallow, tonight you’ll pay for your arrogance!”

Marissa smirked back. “Even if you have Burnet’s help, I can cripple you. Unless he literally ties you to his belt.”

Clarissa pressed her lips together in a tight line, holding back her words and preparing to charge. But before she could move, Burnet’s icy voice halted her.

you face Black Mallow alone, or leave her

the latest

her face a mask of confusion. “Burnet, we should join forces against Black Mallow.

something so shameless and damaging

Victory is all

Clarissa, not to act like a thief or stoop to

if to speak, then closed it without a word. She realized then just how furious Burnet was. His usually stoic face gave little away, making it hard to gauge his emotions. But the moment his anger became

you and thought you

on edge, felt her anger spike at the accusation. Yet when she saw it was Xander who spoke, she curbed her retort. Despite

“Xander, you’ve never faced the harsh realities

a hint of sarcasm, “So, should I jump in and help you and my brother against Black Mallow? Make it three

answer, Xander shook his head and said, “No, I couldn’t stoop to such