Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 1009:

Everett added, “Marissa, I know you and Connor’s marriage was brief and driven by a misunderstanding, but Connor doesn’t seem ready to let go of you.

That’s why I need your help to make him understand it’s truly over between you.”

He lifted his gaze, his expression intent.

“I want you to announce our engagement at the party today.

If Connor witnesses it himself, he’ll back off, and we’ll avoid more issues down the road.”

As Marissa’s fiancé, his request was fair.

Marissa didn’t have much ground to refuse him.

Still, after a moment, Marissa replied quietly, “I’m sorry, Everett.

can’t make

Everett asked, his

to pretend to be

Q’s ship, Tiffany vanished without

back, I have to keep

his lips together, his

“I’m sorry.

you in these difficult situations,” Marissa said, apologetic but

with our relationship just yet, I promise I’ll fulfill my role as your fiancée

to face the confusion of defining

Everett’s resolve was unwavering.

the engagement, and Marissa knew she had

her father owed the Brock family too much

insistence, Marissa decided not to dwell

focus on fulfilling her promise

her promise, Everett’s