Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 1065:

Marissa nodded solemnly. “Is it possible that Everett’s grandfather saving my father and setting up our engagement was all orchestrated?”

“That’s crossed my mind too,” Connor admitted. “But don’t stress. I’ve already sent someone to dig into his time overseas. We’ll soon find out if this is a mere coincidence or if there’s a deeper plot at play.”

Marissa nodded again, reassured.

Just then, a soft knock at the door broke their intense conversation.

A timid knock resonated at the door, as if the visitor was well aware of the room’s occupants and hesitated to intrude.

Marissa, startled by the sound, quickly tried to disentangle herself from Connor. Her whisper was a blend of urgency and caution. “Let go of me! Now!”

the moment made her feel exposed, despite the solid barrier that shielded them from view. A flush

Marissa’s unexpected shyness; it was a stark

him away were futile; Connor remained unmoved. When she looked up at him, his smile

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was his first concession, and he reluctantly released

door. Connor, still wearing a half-smile, touched his lips reflexively, savoring the lingering

the door, Marissa made a quick, albeit thorough, inspection

managed to compose herself, her smile serene and untroubled, as if the room behind her held no secrets. Seeing Hannah at the door,

demeanor was a mix of caution and apology, her intrusion seeming to weigh on her. When their

the unusual scrutiny in Hannah’s gaze, Marissa sensed something amiss. Regrettably, she had not had a

her cheek, Marissa queried, “Hannah, why are you