Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 996:

Marissa took out her phone and noticed a message from Connor. Though she had only read the first few words, she sensed Connor’s frustration and anger. She wasn’t sure what had incited his ire.

She raised her eyes to Everett and proposed, “Mr. Everett, perhaps you could start your chat with my father now? I need to make a call, but I’ll join you both shortly.”

Everett smiled and nodded.

“Of course.”

As Everett walked away with Brian, Marissa watched them until they were a suitable distance away. She then unlocked her phone to check the message from Connor…noveldrama

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Connor’s message read, “The Nash family is throwing a homecoming banquet for your dad, but the Daniels family didn’t get an invite. Why?”

Marissa sighed, rolling her eyes as she typed back, “I made that call.”

Connor replied instantly, “Why would you do that?”

Marissa’s fingers flew over the screen.

“Isn’t the reason obvious? Your nephew’s been telling everyone about our divorce, and now people think you left me. If you show up, it’ll just make things awkward.”

Connor shot back, “Let me come and set the record straight. I’ll say it was you who ended things, and then I’ll be the one feeling awkward.”

Marissa quickly responded, “The awkwardness is inevitable, Connor. Just don’t come.”

A moment later, a smirking emoji appeared, followed by Connor’s message: “What’s going on, Marissa? Are you worried you’ll feel awkward when seeing me or when I meet Everett?”

Marissa frowned.

“What do you mean by that?”

Connor replied smoothly, a hint of challenge in his words, “You think I won’t find out what happens at the Nash family’s event just because I’m not there?”

Marissa knew Connor was always keeping tabs on whatever happened in Blebert. He had probably already caught wind of her leaving the banquet hall with Everett earlier, and she could sense his jealousy boiling beneath the surface.

When Connor got jealous, it was like a switch flipped. He could become intense and a little intimidating.

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