Chapter 608:

Rarely did Marissa make a direct request, leaving Paul feeling both happy and expectant. “Go ahead,” he urged.

“I want Clarissa,” Marissa stated plainly.

Caught off guard, Paul frowned. “What do you want her for? Do you still resent her for stealing from the Doomsday Base years ago? If that’s the case, I’ll apologize on her behalf. She was acting on my orders.”

The protective tone in Paul’s voice was unmistakable. Despite any misgivings he might have about Clarissa’s character, she had still been raised by him, and there was an undeniable bond.

So, Marissa hastened to clarify, “Don’t worry, I won’t hurt her. I only need some information from her.”

Paul nodded, showing he understood her intentions. “Most things about Clarissa are under my control. If you need to know something, you might as well ask me first.”

“Then I’ll be direct,” Marissa said, not wasting any time. “I want to know who Kevin is and the identity of the person who contacted Clarissa.”

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Marissa chose not to bring up the specific events but instead mentioned the people involved. This approach served as a litmus test for Paul’s understanding of Clarissa’s situation.

If Paul was familiar with these individuals, then he had a thorough understanding. Otherwise, it would reveal gaps in his knowledge of her activities.

information, Paul responded, “I am familiar with both of

as she

don’t know what organization is behind him exactly. Clarissa’s contact with him

about Q’s organization and their intentions regarding the chip, so I directed Clarissa to establish contact

avoid raising any suspicion from Q, you instructed Clarissa

interactions with Q were

as she processed this information. “So,

escaped Paul’s lips. “I haven’t found out yet,” he

He’s trying to deceive Clarissa into handing over the chip while revealing nothing about

frustration in Paul’s voice was palpable. His brow furrowed, eyes narrowing as he spoke of Q’s elusive

nodded, absorbing every word. Her encounters with Q had been similarly

mystery, Marissa redirected her attention. Taking a deep breath, she asked, “Mr. Alvarado, can you now tell

chance that Clarissa’s Kevin was her long-lost brother, Marissa couldn’t afford to dismiss any potential

hesitation, “Kevin is another

the armrests of her chair, her knuckles

moment of confusion, Paul asked, “Do

friend of mine goes by the name

You want to

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