NovelUSAChapter 406: Slightly Odd Connor responded to Marissa's queries with a shake of his head, his expression tinged with regret. "I'm sorry. I can't answer your questions," he said apologetically before diving into a detailed explanation.
"Clarissa did fall in love with Buand disclosed that she leads the Peridot Consortium. However, she would never expose her deepest secrets, even to him. Despite her feelings, she can't risk revealing the organization that supports her.
Clarissa's appearance on the battlefield was unexpected. She stumbled upon Buand instantly fell for him, which led her to save him from imminent danger. Yet, nobody knows what organization she is from, her real identity, or her reasons for being there, Buincluded.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer affection drove her to follow Burnet, even setting up the Peridot Consortium's headquarters in Bleber to be near him. To Burnet, though, she remains an enigma, barely more than a shadow in his life. He knows so little about her. One thing is clear-Clarissa is no ordinary woman.
Her background is intricate, and her capabilities are not easily defined. Over the years, even with the resources of the Daniels family's intelligence agency at my disposal, we've barely scratched the surface of her history.
Step into fiction with .This only confirms the presence of a formidable organization behind her, one capable of challenging even my extensive networks. Although our efforts to uncover comprehensive details have been thwarted, we've gleaned that she has a mysterious and intimidating boss.
This boss places immense trust in her, leaving the management of the Peridot Consortium entirely in her hands, and only intervenes in critical matters. It's evident that Clarissa and her boss share a particularly close bond." Marissa recalled what Xander had told her about Clarissa's failed attempt to be acknowledged as her boss's daughter and how that rejection had driven Clarissa to tears on multiple occasions.
It made sense, then, why Connor believed Clarissa and her boss shared a close bond.
However, Marissa couldn't help but find their relationship slightly odd.
When she was lost in her thoughts, Connor's sudden question caught her off guard. "Do you have any other questions for me?" Snapping back to reality, Marissa felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her.
Although she had been wary of Connor, he had responded openly to all her inquiries and had been forthcoming with everything he knew.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYet, she couldn't reveal her identity as Black Mallow. Because of the critical chip that the Doomsday Base had lost, she knew she couldn't take any action recklessly.
"No," she replied, shaking her head.
Connor peered into her eyes intently and pressed further, "So, what exactly is your plan with Clarissa?" Marissa shrugged, her expression unreadable. "Sorry. I can't tell you." Connor pressed again, "When did you first meet Xander?" Marissa considered her response carefully, settling on a truth that felt safe. "It was a long tago." Connor probed further, “Did you meet him during your tas Black Snake?" There was a brief pause before Marissa answered, "You could say that." Back when she went by Black Snake, she had also held the position of chief instructor at Doomsday Base, so she wasn't lying to Connor.
Connor squinted and asked, "So, you and Xander planned beforehand to put on a show in front of Buto get close to Clarissa? Did Xander merely follow your instructions?"
Marissa nodded, her voice firm. "Stop asking. I won't reveal the truth, even if you keep questioning me: Just don't meddle in my affairs, and don't try to thwart my plans." Connor exhaled in resignation, realizing he couldn't fully earn her trust.
With a serious tone, he warned, "You might not be upfront with me, but you should ofudial fonside this warning. It's crucial for the success of your plan and your own safety. Take it seriously." Marissa shot him a brief glance, responding tersely, "Fine, speak your piece." Chapter 406 Tip: You can use left, right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.
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