?Chapter 409:
You’ll Start to Enjoy It
Marissa faced him fully, yet Connor yed with her, watching her attempt to please him. He snorted, brushed off his neat clothes, and dismissed her.
Marissa silently cursed him, yet quickly masked it with a smile. “Mr. Daniels, what would you like me to do?”
Connor looked out of the car window and responded, “I’m not so easily pleased.”
Worried she might give up, he continued, “Just so you know, there’s nothing important in the Peridot Consortium building. It’s just an office. Even if you manage to get inside, it’ll be pointless.”
Connor understood her tendencies well. In the past, he had often sought to make her happy. She had never been one to humble herself for his amusement. Thus, he relished the opportunity to dangle the secret before her.
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Marissa’s anger red as she observed his smugness, and she clenched her teeth, imagining confronting him physically.
Yet, she restrained herself. After all, he held a secret of the Peridot Consortium that could prove invaluable to her.
She could uncover it herself eventually, but that would take time. Since Connor was well-acquainted with their secret, it was simpler to have him disclose it.
Thus, Marissa curbed her anger and softened her tone, “Okay. I’ll do as you say. I’ll stop my pretend rtionship with Xander.”
Her concession made Connor turn back to face her. He set another stiption. “And you are not to see him either.”
Marissa felt a surge of fury but suppressed it quickly. She responded with a bright smile, “Okay.”
She would avoid meeting Xander as Connor had forbidden. After all, her initial n was just to use Xander to gain entry to the Peridot Consortium. Now that she no longer needed that ess, not meeting him wouldn’t affect her strategy.
Connor appeared satisfied atst. He leaned in and pecked her on the lips. “Good girl.”
Marissa frowned at him. “Mr. Daniels, please respect yourself. Stop kissing me. We’re supposed to be a fake couple. It’s inappropriate.”
“We’ve kissed before, haven’t we? What’s the problem now?” Connor brushed off her objection.
“We did kiss before, but that doesn’t mean we can do so whenever now,” Marissa replied sharply. Furthermore, he had stolen those kisses when she least expected it.
Did it mean she would have to endure it indefinitely just because she had been kissed by him before?
However, Connor disregarded her protests, pulling her closer with a grin. “You’ll start to enjoy it if we kiss more often. You might even miss it if I stopped.”
Marissa shoved him away firmly. “Are you going to reveal the secret or not?”
“Not in the mood to discuss that now,” Connor retorted, still ying games. “I’ll tell you when I feel like it.”
“Let me out,” Marissa red at him fiercely. “Send me a message when you’re ready to talk. I’ll listen to the secret then.”
Connor nced at her and inquired casually, “Where do you n to go?”
“I’m going back to the Sanchez family’s ce to be with Tiffany’s kids,” Marissa answered.
“No, I can’t let you leave,” Connor dered.
“Why not?” Marissa looked at him, puzzled. “Where are you taking me?”
“I have a pressing matter that demands my attention at thepany this afternoon. You’reing with me,” he said.
“To Daniels Group?” Marissa immediately objected. “No, I don’t want to go.”
She wasn’t truly his wife and had no desire to parade around hispany.
Yet, Connor asserted dominantly, “You have toe. For the next few days, you’ll go wherever I go. I need to keep an eye on you.”
“Why?” Marissa challenged, her voice rising.
Connor smirked coldly. “You’re quite the liar. How can I be sure you won’t meet Xander behind my back?”
Marissa was on the verge of losing her temper when her phone buzzed.
She nced down to read the message. It was from Joziah:
“Boss, this afternoon, I’ll be taking our technical team for a meeting at Daniels Group. We’ll discuss potential coboration with Connor Daniels. Any instructions?”
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