Chapter 589

Chapter 589:

Time stretched on before Burnet addressed Connor. “Since I chose to be friends with you, I never envisioned us as adversaries, certainly not over a woman.”

“Nor have I,” Connor responded. “Yet, this involves my wife. She’s no ordinary woman. While I’m around, no one can hurt her.”

Connor fixed Burnet with a penetrating look. “The future of our friendship now rests in your hands,” he stated distinctly. Connor had laid out his position unequivocally. Today was pivotal—Marissa intended to confront Clarissa.

Should Burnet remain uninvolved, Connor would merely observe. However, any interference from Burnet would position him as Connor’s foe.

With a resigned sigh, Burnet said, “Must they really engage in conflict? Couldn’t you just let your wife leave with the chip?”

“No,” Connor asserted unwaveringly. “You’re well aware of their longstanding grudge. Clarissa needs to face consequences tonight. Should my wife refrain, I shall intervene myself. I won’t tolerate anyone who has hurt my wife wielding power in Bieber.”

his silence. For generations, the Daniels and Hoffman families had clashed. The hard-earned peace brokered by Burnet and Connor’s friendship was now threatened to shatter over disputes

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an escalation. He recognized Clarissa’s faults and conceded that

though whispered and beyond the earshot of others, revealed the depth of their bond through their intimate and familiar mannerisms. This scene delighted Clarissa, and even Aelfric’s lips twitched into a subtle

a chance that extended

“Mr. Lone

turning away, silent. Clarissa felt snubbed and thought that Connor was excessively arrogant. Nevertheless, she

Wolf, I had no idea you’d agree to Burnet’s request to assist

resolve the matter tonight,

add another word, Burnet cut her off. “Clarissa, Mr. Lone Wolf isn’t here at my

“Mr. Lone Wolf is an ally of Black Mallow. He’s here tonight solely to prevent me from

back. With Lone Wolf ensuring Burnet

Marissa’s voice rang out from behind. “Clarissa,

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