Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 36:noveldrama

The cliff’s summit was covered with dense, lush green trees and vibrant flowers. Nestled among them was a restaurant with distinctive architectural design, featuring large, luminous floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides. This allowed diners to enjoy a breathtaking view of the vast sea beyond the cliff. To enhance the romantic ambiance, the restaurant was decorated in an extremely cozy and romantic manner, perfect for couples on a leisurely date or celebrating their honeymoon

However, such a unique and picturesque setting came at a high cost, making it unaffordable for the average person. Typically, the visitors were wealthy businessmen and celebrities seeking romantic moments. Upon arriving at the restaurant, Connor noticed Marissa by one of the floor-to-ceiling windows, enjoying a cup of coffee. With Derek yet to arrive, she was contentedly savoring her coffee and the ocean view by herself

Connor chose not to enter. Instead, he took a seat in a pavilion just outside the restaurant. This spot allowed him to observe and hear the activity inside while remaining unseen by those dining, as the pavilion was discreetly concealed by branches and leaves. Domenic, Marc, and Terry stood quietly by Connor, who was clearly in a sour mood

Meanwhile, Domenic began to question their earlier beliefs about Marissa. He had assumed she held no real affection for Derek and had wanted to marry him merely out of obligation. However, her choice of such a romantic venue for their meeting suggested she might be attempting to rekindle their relationship. Domenic even pictured a scene where Marissa might kneel down and beg Derek. Just then, Derek arrived

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He had been in the middle of an etiquette class and wasn’t supposed to leave early, but the teacher couldn’t refuse a request from Marissa, Connor’s wife. Derek’s thoughts mirrored those of Domenic. Informed by his etiquette teacher that Marissa had invited him to a romantic restaurant, he felt quite self-assured. He believed Marissa was about to beg him

Ever since learning that his biological parents were wealthy, he had imagined scenarios where Marissa would beg him not to leave her. In the past, he had been tormented by the fear of Marissa abandoning him, losing sleep over it, and resenting the distress it caused. Now, he relished the thought of turning the tables on Marissa to alleviate his pent-up frustration. Today was his chance to do just that!

With that thought, Derek confidently strode into the restaurant. As the door closed behind him, Marissa looked him over. Several days had passed since their confrontation, and though the swelling had subsided, a few bruises still marked his face. His arrogant expression only made his appearance more amusing and ironic. Owing perhaps to the Daniels family’s good genes, Derek looked quite handsome in a designer suit. If he hadn’t been abducted and sold to the Tucker family, he might have turned out quite successful. His current circumstance seemed somewhat tragic

While Marissa mulled over these thoughts, Derek took the seat across from her and said, “You want us to get back together, don’t you?”

Instantly, Marissa regretted feeling any sympathy for Derek. He was better off keeping quiet; his words only served to reveal his poor character. Seeing Marissa lower her head in silence, Derek misinterpreted her quietness as shyness and chuckled at her. “Why so quiet? You want to plead with me not to leave you, but you’re too ashamed to say it? If you had realized this sooner, you wouldn’t have made those mistakes. You’ve come to understand, haven’t you? Pretending to be another woman won’t last forever. Once your real identity is exposed, you’re finished. So, you should rely on me, right? Just kneel and beg me, and maybe, remembering your past generosity, I’ll secretly keep you as my girlfriend. But don’t expect me to marry you. I intend to marry someone from a family with equal social standing, not a village girl tarnished by scandal!”

From his hidden spot in the pavilion, Connor listened intently, curious to see how Marissa would handle Derek’s tirade. Marissa smiled and said…

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