NovelEnglishChapter 358: "Mrs. Daniels, you're quite the trickster, aren't you? You knew Grandma is a big fan of Only, and yet you kept it a secret that you're Only," Connor remarked, his tone teasing yet devoid of any real criticism. In fact, a keen ear might pick up a trace of pride in his words.
It was similar to a parent boasting about their child who just aced a test, brimming with pride and amazement. Connor's ambiguous statement had thrown everyone off, leaving those who had been animatedly discussing their marriage earlier now wearing expressions of confusion.
Marissa, caught off guard, rubbed her nose and gave a sheepish laugh. "Oops, my bad," she admitted.
Connor nodded, his expression serious. "Make sure you head hearly and apologize to Grandma, okay? Her greatest wish is to have Master Only paint her portrait. Don't forget to make that happen." Read more at galnoves"Got it," Marissa replied with a nod.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith that, Connor turned and left, his bodyguards trailing behind him.
The group was left wondering about Connor's real reason for being there. They guessed he was probably just on business and had bumped into Marissa by chance.
In their minds, Domenic, Marc, and Terry silently teased their boss. Unbeknownst to the others, Connor had actually cspecifically for the masterpiece appreciation event. Despite being concerned that Remy might harass Marissa, he had decided to keep a low profile, pretending to have just passed by the event.
Just then, he had blatantly displayed his indifference toward Marissa, intent on asserting his dominance. However, the moment he overheard others speaking about her, he immediately turned to her defense.
Domenic, Marc, and Terry thought Connor's actions were now riddled with contradictions. He planned to exploit Marissa's sleepwalking to control her, yet often found himself approaching her with offers of help, humbling himself. He aimed to be decisive, yet continually found himself wavering.
While Domenic, Marc, and Terry were lost in thought about their boss's behavior, everyone else started whispering among themselves again after seeing Connor leave.
"Did you notice Connor looked at Tiffany with deep affection earlier? It hardly looked like he despised her. They didn't appear to be a fake couple. Perhaps the online gossip is nothing but baseless rumors." "So, Connor isn't bothered that Tiffany has children with another man?" "I've always heard that influential people like Connor think differently. When selecting a spouse, they consider not only looks and lineage but also intelligence and talent, aiming to ensure their progeny are even more remarkable." "It seems women needn't fret over past mistakes as long as they possess talent. With talent, they can enchant any man, regardless if they've had a dozen children with someone else. They remain eligible for the highest caliber of suitors." Amused by this tic shift in opinions, Marissa merely shrugged.
She then took Balthasar's arm, saying, “Grandpa, let's head home.” As the two led the way, the rest of the Nash family followed, their faces alight with smiles. Tiffany, once a source of shame, had bectheir beacon of pride and joy.
Trailing behind, the Sanchez family also showed their support. Although they couldn't take Only back with them that day, their participation in escorting her to the Nash family's car was still essential. Today, Tiffany was a source of pride for the Sanchez family as well! After both families had departed, Chloe, who was straggling behind, balled her fists, her expression clouded with envy.
Ever since she had met the Nash family in Adagend, Chloe had been confident she could easily overshadow Marissa, a simple village girl. Yet, to her surprise, Marissa was revealed to be Only, throwing Chloe's plans into disarray.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhat stung Chloe the most was seeing Connor's newfound warmth and admiration for Marissa, a stark contrast to his usual demeanor.
Could the rumors be true? Was Connor really captivated by Marissa's talent, unconcerned by her past and the sudden appearance of her children? Chloe scoffed to herself, convinced of her superiority in all aspects.
While Marissa might have her paintings, Chloe prided herself om having a broader array of talents.
Now, her only goal was to prove herself superior to Marissa. Unbeknownst to Marissa, Chloe's jealousy had reached a boiling point, and she was ready to challenge Marissa's talents head-on.
Once back at the Nash family's residence, Marissa quickly took an preparing herself for the deep breath, preparkly next confrontation she knew would soon unfold
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