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.

make

Everett asked, his brow

to pretend to be Tiffany,” Marissa

Tiffany vanished without saying when she’d

I have to keep up

together, his silence betraying his

“I’m sorry.

putting you in these difficult situations,” Marissa said,

I can’t go public with our relationship just yet, I promise I’ll fulfill my role as your fiancée in

she didn’t have to face

Everett’s resolve was unwavering.

break the engagement, and Marissa knew

and her father owed the Brock family

to dwell on her

focus on fulfilling

promise,