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    Connor didn’t know how to answer that question. Marissa didn’t realize he was Lone Wolf, and he wanted to keep it that way. It amused him to keep her guessing


    Before he could decide how to respond, she messaged him again. “You promised you wouldn’t fight mest time. If I kill your employer now, will you just stand by and watch?”


    “As I told you before, I’ll protect my employer as well,” Lone Wolf responded


    “You say you won’t fight me, yet you n to protect your employer. I’m intrigued by your strategy. Are you nning to hide your employer underground so I can’t find him?” Marissa asked


    “You will know if you try,” Connor replied with a sudden grin


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    This time, it was Marissa who didn’t know how to continue the conversation. She considered herself clever, but Lone Wolf’s actions now had herpletely baffled. She couldn’t deduce his intention. Failing to unravel it, she decided to set her concerns aside for now. After all, regardless of the situation, Lone Wolf wouldn’t jeopardize their mission to eliminate Amiri. That was an unspoken rule in their line of work. “Wait and see!” she responded


    After sending the message, she logged off and approached Connor. Lone Wolf had mentioned he was heading to the Sunrise, and she nned to apany him. However, after she took a couple of steps, Derek appeared in front of her, wearing a wig


    She almostughed at the sight of his wig but managed to keep herposure. Derek approached Marissa with a stern expression and asked quietly, “Marissa, why are you making life difficult for Melinda? Is it because I left you, and now you’re taking your anger out on my fiancée?”


    Marissa rolled her eyes and responded, “Please. Your fiancée brought it upon herself.”


    Derek sneered, “I heard Connor is off to the Sunrise today. Let’s see how long you can keep up this attitude. Without Connor to back you up, I bet you’lle crawling to me!”


    With that, Derek walked away. Marissa’s eyes narrowed dangerously. Derek’s words reminded her that she needed to tie up some loose ends before heading to the Sunrise


    Yesterday, she had injured Aelfric to keep him from causing trouble on the Sunrise. Now, learning that Neil also aimed to harm Connor, she needed to reassess the situation. From Derek’sments, it seemed Neil and Aelfric were coborating closely to target Connor, involving Amiri, ck Snake, and possibly other allies. Though Aelfric was out of action, his strategic mind was still a threat. If he provided guidance to his allies,bined with Neil’s resources, Connor could be in serious danger. She had to find a way to keep Aelfric and Neil preupied so they couldn’t board the Sunrise


    While she pondered her next move, Melinda approached her again. When Melinda came to Marissa, she sneered, “Don’t expect any gratitude from me for saving my grandfather. One day, I’ll have you beneath my feet. Just wait and see!” With that, Melinda left


    Marissa narrowed her eyes. As she opened them again, she noticed Aelfric observing her from a distance. His piercing gaze was unreadable for a moment


    At that moment, the host announced the start of the engagement ceremony. Guests gathered around the stage area, and Marissa joined them. The stage was set in the center of the banquet hall, with a long aisle leading from the entrance to the stage. As music yed, Melinda and Derek slowly made their entrance, arm in arm, walking along the aisle


    Melinda was still wearing the fake dress. Despite the awkwardness, she couldn’t change now. Derek needed to record several videos of the ceremony for his fans to boost his online presence. Melinda had already showcased her engagement dress days earlier. Changing it now could spark a bacsh on social media


    Amidst the crowd, Marissa discreetly pulled out ck Snake’s small ring-shaped de


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