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    Like a thief caught in the act, Connor raised an eyebrow awkwardly before managing a smile. “What a coincidence.”


    “Coincidence?” Marissa’s sharp stare met his. “Mr. Daniels, you’ve followed me all the way here and even observed me from the security room. You call that a coincidence?”


    Domenic quickly came to his boss’s defense. “Miss Nash, Mr. Daniels was concerned you might get mistreated by the Nash family, so he wanted to check on you himself. Also, when he learned about your meeting with Derek here, he feared Derek might harass you, so he followed you.”


    “Really?” Marissa asked. “Mr. Daniels, were you concerned about me being harassed, or were you worried I might hurt your nephew?”


    “It was you I was concerned about,” Connor responded bluntly. However, he wasn’t worried that Derek might harass her; rather, he feared she might still harbor feelings for him. She had slipped into the Pce Hotel, evaded numerous Daniels family guards, and confronted Derek. Clearly, Derek was no match for her. Now that he had witnessed how she had tormented Derek, Connor couldn’t suppress a mischievous grin. Perhaps he could never be a good uncle to Derek


    Marissa seemed both ttered and a bit embarrassed. “I seem to have frightened your nephew quite a bit. Will you hold it against me?”


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    “No,” Connor replied


    “His parents might stir up some trouble next.”


    “I’ll handle that.”


    “Thank you then, Mr. Daniels. Goodbye.”


    With that, Marissa started to walk away. Connor quickly caught up. “Where are you heading?”


    “Back to the Nash family’s house.”


    “Why are you returning there?”


    “If I don’t return as Tiffany, how can I investigate my connection with her? Plus, staying with the Nash family means free room and meals. Living at your ce would cost me ten thousand a day. I’m not about to waste that kind of money!”


    Connor was left speechless for a moment. Had he made things harder for himself? Upon reaching the parking lot, Marissa climbed onto her motorcycle and said to Connor, “Tell Marc to stop following me. It’s getting on my nerves!” With that, she revved the engine and zoomed away


    Marc paused, unsure whether to follow Marissa. He looked to Connor for guidance. Watching Marissa speed away, swift and graceful as a dragonfly skimming across water, Connor gave Marc a dismissive nce. “She said you don’t need to follow her, so don’t. You couldn’t keep up even if you tried.”


    Marc’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment


    By the time Marissa got back to the Nash family’s house, the sun was dipping below the horizon. The Nash family had just finished their meal and were lounging on the sofas, talking. The topic was still centered on A’s chance to be Dr. Riss’ student. A was smiling, confidently assuring Balthasar, “Don’t worry, Grandpa. I will meet your expectations and restore the Nash family’s prestige.”


    “Excellent! Hahaha…” Balthasar looked at A with pride and affection. “A, the Nash family is barely holding together. We are all counting on you.”


    Feeling proud, Sansa chimed in, “There’s a medical conferenceing up in Blebert. Dr. Riss will be there. A, you should get a photo with him. It’ll make the medicalmunity envy the Nash family!”


    A, who had been glowing with pride just seconds before, suddenly stiffened, her smile faltering. Unaware of the truth, Sansa asked, “What’s the matter, A?”


    “Nothing, nothing. I just think Dr. Riss might prefer not to have his picture taken,” A quickly made an excuse


    “That makes sense. Dr. Riss always keeps a low profile. By the way, A, you mentioned Dr. Riss is a young man in his thirties. He must think highly of you. Perhaps he’s taken a liking to you?”


    Sansa’s remark made Balthasar even more thrilled. “Imagine if A married Dr. Riss; the Nash family would reach new heights!”


    At that moment, Marissa couldn’t resistmenting sarcastically, “I’m not into girls!”


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