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    After Connor posed his question, Marissa replied with a distant look, “Why do you care about our organization’s matters?”


    Connor was open about the issue involving Bu. He exined, “Bu fears for rissa’s safety. He hopes you both could meet and settle your differences through discussion.”


    “That’s not going to happen,” Marissa responded resolutely. “We might settle our organizational disputes with the Peridot Consortium if they return what they took from us. But I cannot negotiate with rissa. She must be dealt with!”


    Connor paused before asking, “Do you really despise her that much?”


    As sleepiness overcame her, Marissa slurred, “That woman rissa nearly killed me once, and she’s still after me. Shouldn’t I kill her first?”


    With those words, Marissa drifted off to sleep, leaving no room for further conversation. A grim expression crossed Connor’s face, his eyes slinting with a hint of vengeance.


    Since rissa had almost killed Marissa and still wanted to harm her, Connor resolved to protect her at any cost. He would never permit anyone with intentions of harming his wife to go unpunished in Blebert. Reflecting on this, he narrowed his eyes menacingly.


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    Initially, he had nned to use his connection with Marissa to encourage her to settle her and rissa’s differences through peaceful discussions, which would have made things simpler for both him and Bu. But now, there was no longer any need for such persuasion. Even if Marissa could forgive rissa, Connor was resolved not to.


    It appeared that his friendship with Bu had reached its conclusion, and he felt no remorse over this. After sorting through his thoughts, he leaned in and tenderly kissed Marissa on the forehead, radiating affection.


    After leaving Connor’s office, Silver Fox hurried to the elevator to descend and meet Araceli. Upon arriving on the 19th floor, where the Coborative Research and Development Department was located, Silver Fox exited the elevator and, unexpectedly, received a message from Ernst.


    Ever since they had gone their separate ways abroad, they had kept in touch daily through messages. Each message from Ernst usually filled her with a sweet joy. However, today, upon seeing Ernst’s message, she was overwhelmed by a wave of revulsion and anger.


    Reflecting on their time together abroad and the romantic rtionship they had cultivated, she remembered how Ernst had persistently tried to coax her into having sex with him. Her firm decision to avoid any sexual rtionship before marriage had protected her from his schemes.


    If she had sumbed andter discovered his true, depraved nature, how disgusted would she have been for the rest of her life?


    Silver Fox had little concern for a man who deceived others, but now that she was his target, she was determined to teach him a lesson. With this resolution, she still clicked on Ernst’s message, curious to see how he would maintain his facade.


    Contrary to his usual flowery derations and dreams about their future together, today’s message was actually a notice of breakup.


    “Eloisa, I think we should break up.”


    Silver Fox was shocked, not anticipating this move at such a moment. Analyzing his behavior, typical of a promiscuous individual, Silver Fox was puzzled that he would opt for a breakup so abruptly, especially since they had not been physically intimate. Could this be part of a more intricate strategy?


    If he was intent on ying games, then she would engage and make sure she ultimately outyed him. With this thought, Silver Fox sneered and quickly typed a response.


    “Why do you want to break up with me? Just yesterday morning, you said that after winning the perfumepetition and securing a position at Minty Fragrances and Perfumes, you would marry me.”


    “Eloisa, I do find you appealing. You possess a unique charm and a distinctive personality. I have indeed thought about marrying you, but unfortunately, your modest background doesn’t align with my ambitions or career goals. There’s no advantage in marrying you.”


    When Silver Fox read this, her lips curled in scorn. She had deliberately not revealed to Ernst that she was the heir to Minty Fragrances and Perfumes, presenting herself only as an ordinary perfumer.


    Now, she saw that her decision had been wise, as it exposed the true nature of their rtionship.


    “Eloisa, if you find it difficult to let go, we can keep seeing each other, but marriage is off the table. You must also keep our rtionship a secret.”


    “Based on what you’ve just said, you have found someone else who can better support your career and fulfill your ambitions, haven’t you?”


    “Yes,” Ernst replied promptly.


    “Who is she then?”


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