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    Left alone with Marissa, Xander took a few steps forward and voiced his frustration, “Kevin is quite unusual. It seems rather impolite for a subordinate to decline a lunch invitation from a superior.”


    “You don’t understand the situation. Please refrain frommenting,” Marissa replied with a smile.


    “Understood.” Xander agreed, nodding.


    Marissa continued, “You will soon be given significant tasks by Kevin. Prepare for an increase in responsibilities and strive to be an exemry Vice President.”


    Xander, surprised, asked, “Chief Instructor, why do you believe Kevin will give me significant tasks? He has a team of trusted subordinates. What need does he have for me?”


    Marissa couldn’t reveal that Kevin was her brother and that he was helping her nurture trusted subordinates. Instead, she instructed, “I am aware of the situation. Follow my directives and refrain from unnecessary questioning.”


    “Understood,” Xander replied obediently once more.


    Marissa continued, “Even though I am the president of the Peridot Consortium, I really don’t have the time to manage its affairs, and I wish to avoid unnecessaryplications. Aside from critical updates, you will report directly to Kevin, allowing him to handle all decision-making.”


    Xander looked surprised. “Chief Instructor, aren’t you concerned that if you don’t manage the organization yourself, Kevin might take away all the power? If that happens, you might end up as a figurehead, right?”


    Unable to clear up Xander’s confusion, Marissamanded him once more, “You can trust Kevin unconditionally. Don’t ask questions. Just follow my orders.”


    Though baffled, Xander did not dare question further.


    “Okay,” he replied obediently.


    With a sigh of relief, Marissa patted her hands together. “I’m leaving.”


    As soon as the words left her mouth, she turned and exited.


    Upon leaving the Peridot Consortium, she sent an email to Kevin under the name of ck Snake: “Mr. G, I have arrived in Blebert. When are you avable to meet?”


    Marissa had resolved to meet Kevin privately to unravel theplexities of their situation. Since he had previously declined to dine with her as Tiffany, she opted to extend the invitation under a different identity.


    There was no reason for him to decline an invitation from ck Snake.


    As she anticipated, Kevin promptly agreed to meet. “If you’re in Blebert, we can meet at any time. I am here as well.”


    Marissa, eager to meet him, suggested, “How about we meet tonight?”


    “Okay, you choose the time and ce,” Kevin responded.


    Already having a n in mind, Marissa quickly replied, “Let’s meet for dinner at Duling Restaurant at eight o’clock tonight.”


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