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.”

flattery seemed to mollify Connor; his expression softened noticeably, and he

coughed lightly, managing a response. “As long

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in Connor’s statement. His underlying message was clear: as long as she was

she silently relished this realization, Connor, now somewhat cheered, gently inquired, “Where would you

to boost his spirits further, Marissa quickly replied, “You pick. Honestly, dining with someone as dashing as you means even street noodles would be a treat. I’m not

turned a deep shade

Marissa had openly complimented him. Previously, she seemed to always find fault with him, disinterested in

had transformed into the image of a magazine cover star, her

her preferences, but

him a sense of joy, yet it also made him

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

As long as she didn’t dislike him, that was all