Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 974:

Derek lowered his head, his face flushing with embarrassment. Continuing, Aelfric explained, “Brian has been separated from his wife and daughter for twenty-two years and is undoubtedly eager to reconnect with them. Family means more to him than the Nash family’s reputation. By exposing Marissa’s true identity, we facilitate a timely reunion between Brian and his biological daughter, which will naturally make him grateful to us.”

Neil tapped Derek on the head and scolded him, “Do you understand now? In the future, try to speak and act more like Aelfric. With such a wise brother-in-law to guide you, you should be focusing on learning and gaining experience.”

“Got it,” Derek replied obediently. Although he verbally agreed, he harbored deep resentment in his heart, having cursed his biological father countless times and cursed the arrogant Aelfric even more.

Meanwhile, he fantasized about how magnificent and empowering it would be to align with Black Mallow, the chief instructor at Doomsday Base. In that scenario, he wouldn’t have to be timid or constantly vigilant of Aelfric’s every move and expression.

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aware of the dreams stirring in Derek’s heart. After scolding him, Aelfric paid

to curry favor with Aelfric, and once

side, gave Derek a meaningful look and quietly

having to put up with your future brother-in-law’s sour face every day, huh?” Foley

and he

would be your golden ticket, with Aelfric backing you up. But what you didn’t see coming was that while you’ve got someone in

let out a low,

tightened,

kept up appearances. Even though he schemed against Derek behind the scenes, he played the role of the doting older brother whenever they were in front of their parents or in

to show genuine concern for Derek, putting on a front of brotherly affection while masking his

Aelfric was expelled from Doomsday Base, Foley had dropped all pretenses. He no longer bothered with the façade of brotherly care, instead