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!”

despite the solid barrier that shielded them from view.

Connor was the picture of tranquility. He couldn’t help but admire Marissa’s unexpected shyness; it was a stark

away were futile; Connor remained unmoved. When she looked up at him, his smile was one of sheer amusement. In a fit of frustration, she stomped on his

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first concession, and he reluctantly released

him a withering look before pivoting to address the door. Connor, still wearing a half-smile,

door, Marissa made a quick, albeit thorough, inspection of her appearance, adjusting her attire and smoothing

to compose herself, her smile serene and untroubled, as if the room behind her held no secrets. Seeing Hannah at the door, Marissa greeted her with a gentle whisper. “Do

response, Hannah’s demeanor was a mix of caution and apology, her intrusion seeming to weigh on her. When their eyes locked, there was an added touch of inscrutable emotion in her gaze, her

Regrettably, she had not had a moment to glimpse herself in the

a touch of uncertainty to her cheek, Marissa queried, “Hannah,