Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 658:

Eventually, they stood at opposite ends of the bed, panting heavily, their glares locked in a silent battle.

Marissa sneered. “Connor, you might dodge me now, but you won’t escape forever.”

Connor laughed and pointed toward the bathroom door. “Go take another shower and get to bed. It’s late, and I have an early meeting tomorrow. I won’t have much time to sleep with you.”

Though reluctant, Marissa had no desire to continue the chase. She retreated to the bathroom, took another shower, changed into fresh pajamas, and slipped back under her blanket.

Connor also took another shower, put on some new pajamas, and went to bed.

They each clung to their blankets, and though he often found excuses to inch closer to her, tonight he didn’t dare. After settling in, he turned off the light and said, “Good night.”

Marissa, facing away from him, didn’t bother to respond. Sleepiness overtook her, and she soon closed her eyes and drifted off.

What she didn’t realize was that Connor remained awake. Once she was sound asleep, he quietly emerged from his blanket, lifted hers, and slipped in, gently wrapping his arms around her. Only then did he close his eyes, content, and fall asleep.

Connor’s presence had a strangely calming effect on Marissa. Whenever she slept beside him, she slept soundly, oblivious to the fact that he was taking advantage of her vulnerability.

Around two in the morning, she was abruptly awakened by the ringing of her phone.

This particular ringtone was reserved for Silver Fox. Whenever it rang, she knew it was her.

Silver Fox typically sent messages and only called in emergencies, and if Marissa didn’t respond to her messages.

Now, in the dead of night, she was calling. This could only mean the matter was very urgent.

As Marissa woke up, she noticed Connor under the same blanket as her, his arms around her, but there was no time to argue.

She pushed him away, grabbed her phone, and answered, “Hello?”

As soon as the call connected, Silver Fox’s frantic voice came blaring through the receiver. “Black Snake, help!”noveldrama

Marissa’s face instantly turned grim. Without missing a beat, she asked coldly and efficiently, “Where?”

Silver Fox rattled off the location, and Marissa sprang into action. She leaped out of bed, clothes flying as she dressed with almost comical urgency.

Connor woke abruptly to her sudden movements, rubbing his eyes as he watched her dress in a hurry. “Where are you going?” he asked, still groggy.

“Eloisa’s in trouble. I need to help her.”

“Do you need my help?”

“Not for now.”

With that, Marissa left the bedroom, closing the door behind her with a determined click

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