Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 1048:

Marissa, however, offered no commentary, responding instead with a serene smile. Yet her subtle glance toward Everett said more than words ever could.

Everett, catching her look, pressed his lips into a tight line. His expression darkened, and his displeasure was as plain as day.

Chloe’s performance might have fooled most, but Marissa and Everett weren’t so easily duped. They’d already pieced together the truth—Korbin and Betty weren’t here by chance. Everett was certain Chloe had pulled the strings.

Normally, Marissa wouldn’t have hesitated to call Chloe out for her theatrics. But today, for Everett’s sake, she chose to hold her tongue, tolerating Chloe’s antics with a patience that didn’t come easily.

Meanwhile, Korbin and Betty, shaken by Chloe’s verbal lashing, dared not reveal her involvement.

of Marissa’s dress like a drowning woman reaching for a lifeline. “You

chimed in, his voice cracking with earnestness, “Yes, it’s all a misunderstanding. We were only looking out for your family’s reputation.

was razor-sharp as she replied, “If anyone could simply waltz into my home, causing a scene without consequence, we’d soon be the laughingstock of society. No matter if you were instructed by someone or genuinely mistook

escape begins

shot up, her face pale and trembling with fear. “Miss Nash, w-what do you intend to do?” she stammered, her voice barely above

lips curved into a calm but chilling smile. “Naturally, I’ll involve the authorities. Once the police investigate why you came here to stir up

of being handed over to the police and the potential unraveling of their secrets sent them into

clung desperately to Marissa’s arm. “Miss Nash, I beg you, don’t call the police! I’ve feared them since I

they had flaunted upon

let the law settle matters, believing it to be the fairest way to resolve the trouble this family had caused. However, as