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    Marissa and Landen turned to look at Connor simultaneously. Connor said tly, “Could it be that these kids were born via surrogacy?”


    Marissa and Landen were stunned, their mouths agape. Then, it clicked. If the children were indeed born via surrogacy, that would exin why Tiffany never appeared pregnant. Landen pondered for a moment before responding, “That’s not likely. Tiffany had no reason to do that. Back then, she was struggling financially. How could she afford surrogacy?”


    Marissa nodded in agreement with Landen. “Exactly. She didn’t have the funds to pay someone to carry her children, and it’s unlikely any man would use her genes for surrogacy, given her notorious reputation.”


    As Marissa analyzed the situation, Connor’s gaze remained fixed on her. Feeling uneasy under his scrutiny, Marissa frowned and asked, “Why are you staring at me?”


    Connor said unhappily, “Don’t forget that the kids have your photo.” He implied that the children were Marissa’s and that she had used surrogacy


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    “What are you implying?” Landen gasped in surprise. Marissa, visibly upset, demanded, “What do you mean by that? Are you suggesting I used a surrogate to have children?”


    Despite her anger, Connor asked, “Who’s the father?”


    “Connor, have you lost your mind?” Marissa replied, looking at him in disbelief. “Why would I want two children at 18? At that time, I already had ten billion dors. Do you think I couldn’t afford the costs of raising two children? Would I have made my children homeless right after they were born? Is that how you see me? Is that what you think of me? If you dare to say I’m the mother of those children again, you’ll see my bad side.”


    As she finished her retort, Landen’s eyes widened, not from Connor’s surrogacy theory, but because she imed to have had ten billion dors at 18. How on earth did she amass such wealth? Even though ck Snake had made a substantial amount bypleting missions, ten billion dors was simply out of reach!


    Thinking of that, Landen asked, “Boss, did you really have ten billion dors when you were 18? How did you amass such wealth?”


    Marissa, still irate, sharply told him, “Get lost!”


    Landen awkwardly touched his nose, realizing it was probably not the best moment to probe. Domenic, Marc, and Terry had been watching the exchange with amusement and were visibly shocked. They knew Marissa was exceptionally skilled, but they hadn’t anticipated her wealth. Ten billion dors at 18? Surely, she was a major yer. This exined her calm demeanor when she received five hundred million from Connor. She was already exceedingly wealthy. Connor’s eyebrows also shot up in surprise


    She was Dr. Riss, a top doctor, the mercenary queen ck Snake, and the elite hacker Bee. These roles might bring in a significant ie and provide afortable life, but not a staggering ten billion at 18. Clearly, she had even more astonishing secrets yet to be uncovered


    Connor mulled over this while Marissa stewed in anger over his surrogacy usation. The more she thought about it, the more her anger red. In a rage, she forced a smile and said, “Mr. Daniels, I took on Amiri’s mission, but I haven’tpleted it yet. I should get my payment before the news of his demise spreads.” Right after she finished speaking, she was poised to take action


    Connor gestured towards the two sleeping children and grinned obsequiously. “They’re asleep. Let’s not wake them.”


    She halted, displeased, and finally realized she had inadvertently revealed her financial status. Could this revtion potentially cause her trouble?


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