Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 1106:

“Connor, I have no option but to leave the Brock family. Please, look at this.” She pulled up her sleeve to reveal bruised and scarred skin.

“These wounds were inflicted by my brother, Everett. Had the butler not helped me escape the basement, I might not have survived his assault.”

Connor’s expression did not change as he examined the scars, though he scoffed internally. He was well aware that Chloe’s injuries were a result of her plots against Marissa. Everett’s extreme actions were surprising, indicating a strong affection for Marissa, much to Connor’s irritation. He was aware of Marissa’s numerous admirers globally, and despite his knowledge, jealousy nibbled at him. The thought of anyone else competing for her affection was unbearable.

Despite understanding the context of Chloe’s injuries, Connor asked routinely, “What caused Everett to lash out at you?”

Chloe would not confess her manipulations against Marissa. Instead, she quickly made up a story.

“I made a minor error, and Everett lost his temper, confining and brutally beating me in the basement.”

a hint of mockery, “Is Everett,

voice shaking as she portrayed

now on

impossible for me to stay with

as nothing more than a nauseating display of insincerity. He

today he did

given your circumstances seems reasonable.

brightened. She barely contained her joy. Did Connor’s permission imply a softening

couple hoped to align themselves with Connor to break free from Neil’s oppressive control. They also saw Chloe as a way

family, I don’t oversee every little detail.

Connor,”