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.

hem of Marissa’s dress like a drowning woman reaching for a lifeline. “You remind us so much of our daughter, Marissa. It was an

with earnestness, “Yes, it’s all a misunderstanding. We were only looking

laced with disdain. Her tone 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

escape begins with

fear. “Miss Nash, w-what

a calm but chilling smile. “Naturally, I’ll involve the authorities. Once the

The thought of being handed over to the police and the potential unraveling of

Betty cried, her voice breaking as she clung desperately to Marissa’s arm. “Miss Nash, I beg you, don’t call

in pleading. The arrogant confidence they had flaunted upon their arrival had crumbled into a pathetic display of desperation, their voices quivering as

to resolve the trouble this family had caused. However, as