Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 762:

Burnet was known for his tough demeanor, always maintaining a stern expression no matter the situation. But today, something was different. He appeared vulnerable and uncertain—so much so that it unsettled the bodyguard watching him. For a brief moment, the bodyguard even wondered if Burnet had been possessed, as the change in his demeanor was that startling.

Usually, Burnet was decisive, intolerant of any delays from his crew. Today, however, he seemed unusually relaxed, even forgiving. Sensing the bodyguard’s hesitation, Burnet softened his tone, a rare occurrence. “What is it?”

Though Burnet wasn’t angry, the bodyguard was caught off guard. He quickly stammered, “I… I’ll get Miss Swain right away!” With that, he hurried out of the room.

Once outside, the bodyguard exhaled deeply, trying to steady his nerves before informing Silver Fox, “Miss Swain, Mr. Hoffman would like to see you.”

“Okay,” she replied, hesitating for a moment before gathering the courage to enter the room. The bodyguard quietly closed the door behind her.

Silver Fox hovered near the entrance, unsure whether to approach. Burnet was reclining against the headboard, and though she wanted to say something, the words stuck in her throat. The memory of how she had beaten him up the night before flooded her mind, filling her with a desperate wish to disappear.

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦

uncertainty to his usual cold detachment. He leaned back,

him so nonchalant only heightened Silver Fox’s anxiety, making it even harder for her to speak. The silence

Burnet sneaked a quick look at her out of the corner of his eye. He found her discomfort somewhat amusing. Silver Fox, normally confident and quick-witted, was clearly out of her element now. Though Burnet wanted to

standing there wasn’t getting her anywhere. She just hadn’t figured out how to start the conversation. But since Burnet finally broke the ice, she decided to jump in. She cleared her throat awkwardly, then walked over to

Burnet, her tone cautious

think, Miss Swain?” Burnet

him, she didn’t hold back—he must have been bruised from head to toe. But now, he was lying in a hospital

enough to remind her of how hard she’d struck him. His once handsome face was now marred with dark bruises, and his head was wrapped in bandages. She knew there was a deep cut underneath that likely required a dozen stitches. Guilt surged through her as she sat down in the chair beside the bed. “I’m really sorry,” she said

he looked at her. “Do you think

wasn’t enough, but she didn’t know what else to offer. With a hint of uncertainty, she said, “I thought you were someone

in your excuses for hitting me. What I want to know is how you plan to fix

feeling a bit intimidated. “How

your money,”