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.”

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

He coughed lightly, managing a response. “As long

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as she deciphered the mixed signals in Connor’s statement. His underlying message was clear: as long as she was pleased, his

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

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

deep shade of

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

image of a magazine cover star,

her preferences, but now, at last,

brought him a sense of joy, yet it

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

As long as she didn’t dislike him, that