?Chapter 398:


    Nobody had foreseen Xander revealing rissa’s true identity.


    Bu’s expression turned to ice instantly. He radiated a chill in the air, and his re was so piercing that it almost seemed to freeze Xander in ce.


    Earlier, rissa had been all smiles, the picture of grace. But at Xander’s words, she stiffened, her eyes growing cold.


    She was so enraged that she might have thrown her knife and fork at Xander and gone for his throat, had he not been Bu’s younger brother.


    Marissa had been closely observing rissa’s face. Noticing a slight shift in her gaze, she could tell rissa harbored lethal intent toward Xander. Marissa had to concede that Xander was right—rissa was indeed ruthless.


    Based on Marissa’s assessment, it was clear that rissa had taken lives before.


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    Even as she noted rissa’s subtle expressions, Marissa maintained herposure and feigned innocence. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Miss Byrd.”


    Xander chose to ignore the anger and warning in Bu’s eyes. With a mischievous grin, he said, “Tiffany, you’re being too formal. Just call her rissa.”


    Leaning in with a secretive smile, he whispered to Marissa, “She’s going to be my sister-inw soon. You should get to know her. After all, she’ll be your sister-inw too.”


    Despite whispering, he made sure his words carried to both Bu and rissa.


    His statement made Bu fix him with a hard stare. Under different circumstances, he might have taken drastic action against Xander.


    However, rissa’s mood seemed to lighten, perhaps because Xander referred to her as his future sister-inw, which clearly pleased her.


    She had long desired that rtionship!


    Marissa quietly marveled. Although Xander often yed the role of a carefree young man, he had matured significantly over the years. She mentally apuded his adeptness at ying the fool.


    To reward his efforts, Marissa nned to give him a bonus.


    With that in mind, she smiled warmly and sweetly said, “rissa, I look forward to getting along well.”


    rissa, who usually kept her distance, smiled at this neer. “Miss Nash, you’re too courteous. We might see each other often. Please feel at ease,” she responded.


    Seizing the moment, Xander acted charmingly, “rissa, Tiffany and I haven’t eaten yet.”


    rissa smiled again. “Why don’t you join us if you’d like?”


    “Sure!”


    That was exactly what Xander had hoped for. He quickly guided Marissa to join them at the table.


    But Bu’s voice cut through sharply, saying, “Xander Hoffman.”


    Only then did Xander turn to Bu.


    Just realizing Bu was upset, Xander asked, “Bu, did I interrupt your time with rissa?”


    “What do you think?” Bu retorted through clenched teeth.


    Xander visibly tensed and drew his shoulders in.


    He responded softly, “Bu, you’re quite intimidating. I understand rissa’s identity is sensitive, but Tiffany is not just anyone. I n to marry her soon. It’s only a matter of time before she meets rissa. After all, we’ll be family soon.”


    The word “family” seemed to resonate with rissa once more.


    Before Bu could respond, she came to Xander’s defense. “Bu, please don’t be so stern with Xander. You’ll frighten him, and his girlfriend is right here.”


    Yet, Bu’s mood darkened further, his frown deepening.


    After giving Xander a stern look, he turned to Marissa and asked, “Miss Nash, unless I’m mistaken, you are still Mr. Connor Daniels’ wife, correct?”


    Marissa remained silent, her lips tightly pressed. She had anticipated Bu’s inquiry.


    Bu continued assertively, “I’m not concerned with any rumors involving you and Mr. Connor Daniels. But as long as you are Mrs. Daniels, you should conduct yourself properly. Isn’t it somewhat inappropriate to begin a rtionship with Xander at this time?”


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