Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 712:

In that moment, she held back her true thoughts, wary of further upsetting him, as his mood had already plummeted to an all-time low.

She worried that any additional provocation might push him to erupt with rage right there in the car.

It was absurd, truly. He obviously detested this delicate look, yet a mere offhand remark from her had propelled him to undertake such an unsatisfying transformation.

Adorned with this juvenile hairstyle and garishly designed clothes, he looked visibly uncomfortable, and she found it disconcerting just to behold him.

Regrettably, she couldn’t make her feelings known. The words she had uttered earlier that morning were irreversible.

Thus, she forced another smile and offered insincere reassurance. “I’m satisfied, very satisfied. Mr. Daniels, your appearance today makes you exceedingly handsome, a real visual treat. I’m confident lunch will be exceptionally delightful today.”

to mollify Connor; his expression softened noticeably, and

a response. “As long as

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mixed signals in Connor’s statement. His underlying message was clear:

somewhat cheered, gently inquired, “Where would you like

boost his spirits further, Marissa quickly replied, “You pick. Honestly, dining with someone as dashing as

turned a deep shade of red at

marked the first time Marissa had openly complimented him. Previously, she seemed to always find

that he had transformed into the image of a magazine cover star, her enthusiasm was

aligned with her preferences, but now, at last, he

result brought him a sense of joy, yet it also made him feel profoundly

he were playing a role that wasn’t his own. His movements felt awkward, and when he spoke, his words seemed to stumble over

as she didn’t dislike him, that