Expecting his boss to order an immediate cleanup of the online slander, given his previous support for Marissa, Domenic was surprised when Connor remained silent
Connor then returned to Daniels Manor. Marissa was chatting with Arabella. As soon as Connor exited his car, he could hear Arabella’s laughter echoing from the main building. He strolled into the living room gracefully. Arabella was sitting on the sofa. He gently suggested, “Grandma, it’s getting late. You should consider going to bed.”
Arabella yawned, clearly tired yet stubbornly awake. “I’m not sleepy. I want to spend more time with my granddaughter-in-law!”
Connor smiled and assisted Arabella to her feet. He escorted her to her bedroom while playfully coaxing her, “Come on, Grandma. You need your beauty sleep. If you don’t rest, you won’t look your best. And if you’re not looking your best, your granddaughter-in-law might not be fond of you anymore.”
Arabella eventually settled into bed under his gentle persuasion. Connor returned to the living room. Noticing Marissa on the sofa, he softly proposed, “Shall we have a talk?”
“Okay!” Marissa responded quickly
The two then moved to Connor’s exclusive building to begin their second negotiation
In the cozy, small meeting room, there was a coffee table and two sofas where Connor and Marissa sat facing each other. As the discussion began, Connor got straight to the point. “Miss Nash, would you be interested in acting as a dutiful granddaughter-in-law for a while now?” he asked
“Mr. Daniels, haven’t you found your runaway fiancee yet? Look at you, wealthy and handsome. Surely there’s a line of women after you. Why did your fiancee run away? Was she frightened off by your family’s outrageous actions? You forced me into marrying you, and your nephew broke his promise as soon as he became wealthy. It seems your family is full of evildoers!” Marissa didn’t respond immediately but chuckled instead. The online harassment was still ongoing. Marissa did need to approach Derek to resolve this issue, but acting as a dutiful granddaughter-in-law was not necessary for her plan. She had other means to reach Derek. Connor was in no position to make her comply
Despite Marissa’s sarcastic remarks, Connor stayed calm, a mischievous glint in his eyes. Marissa had boldly demanded to share his earnings and had even dared to sneak into the Palace Hotel to confront Derek. Now, here she was, scolding him. Was she truly just a naive village girl with no education?
After a brief pause, Connor took out a photo and placed it on the coffee table. “I think you might find this interesting.”
Marissa looked down at the photo and was taken aback. The person in the photo wasn’t her, but the resemblance was uncanny. “Is this Tiffany Nash?”
“Yes.”
Marissa was astounded. No wonder people confused her with Tiffany. It was hard to tell them apart just by their appearances. Marissa picked up the photo and examined it closely. Eventually, she confirmed that Tiffany’s appearance was genuine and natural, with no signs of cosmetic surgery. In other words, they had been identical from birth. How could two unrelated individuals look so alike?
Noting her astonished look, Connor said, “I assume you’re interested in my initial proposal now.”
Marissa didn’t reply, but Connor was correct. She was indeed keen to delve into the connection between herself and Tiffany. “Alright, I’ll agree under the condition you previously mentioned.”
Connor had previously mentioned that during the time Marissa acted as his wife, any earnings would be shared as their community property. But today, Connor did not confirm this agreement. “Miss Nash, you certainly have a great sense of humor.” He smiled playfully, his eyes twinkling with mischief. “That day, I needed your help and had to offer some incentives. But now, our relationship is more of a partnership. Our circumstances have changed, and so have the terms. You’ll help soothe my grandmother, and I’ll let you approach the Nash family as my wife. We’ll use each other to fulfill our needs. I owe you nothing. The earnings you make are yours alone, and my finances remain separate from yours. Moreover, I won’t be covering your living expenses. You’ll need to manage your own costs.”
Hearing this, Marissa gave a knowing smile. Connor was truly a businessman through and through, merciless in his dealings! She clenched her teeth and said, “Fine!”
“Miss Nash, your directness is refreshing. I appreciate it,” Connor said with another smile, then continued, “Now, Miss Nash, please settle today’s expenses for food and accommodation. To facilitate our agreement, I’ll give you a discount, and it will only be ten thousand a day.”
He then pulled out his phone, indicating for her to send the payment. Marissa stared at him coldly and made the transfer, labeling his contact in her phone as “Schemer.” Finally getting her phone number through the transfer, Connor added her on WhatsApp. Her profile picture was a sycamore tree with thick branches and leaves, and her screen name was “M.” After seeing this, he labeled her contact as “Little Liar.”
Just then, Marissa received a message from her assistant, Ferris. “Riss, I declined Connor’s offer that day, saying you were too busy. But his assistant just contacted me again to say that if you agree to treat his brother, you can set any terms you like.”
Casting a glare at Connor, Marissa responded to Ferris, “Tell him…”
Moments later, Domenic burst into the meeting room. “Mr. Daniels, Doctor Riss has responded.”
Connor was surprised by the quick reply. “What did Doctor Riss say?”
Domenic appeared uneasy. “Tuck off.”
Connor furrowed his brow and asked, “What?”
Domenic wiped the sweat from his brow and repeated, “Doctor Riss said, ‘Fuck off!’” Connor could hardly believe it
Suddenly, the small meeting room fell into utter silence. Connor’s stare seemed to freeze everything around him, and the blue veins on his forehead stood out, signaling his intense anger. Domenic was too frightened to even breathe
Yet, Marissa burst into laughter. “Hahaha…” She placed her fingertips over her red lips, laughing loudly and clearly reveling in the moment. Domenic watched her, speechless, his mouth twitching slightly. Had he known she would be this rude, he would have sent her away before making his report. He thought this village girl was incredibly bold
Catching Connor’s cold glare, Marissa gradually stopped her laughter. She yawned, stood up, and left the meeting room, thoroughly amused by the situation. After a long silence, Connor abruptly ordered in a stern voice, “Find Doctor Riss!”
Connor was determined to uncover the true identity of this audacious doctor, Riss, who had dared to snub him so blatantly. “Yes, sir,” Domenic responded, rushing to follow the order though he was inwardly complaining. The highly skilled doctor, Riss, was very mysterious. People knew of Riss’ exceptional medical skills, yet nothing about their background, appearance, or even gender. Finding Riss was like searching for a needle in a haystack!
In the days that followed, as Connor’s newly married wife, Marissa resided in Daniels Manor. Daniels Manor was expansive, consisting of a main building and several auxiliary buildings. As the eldest family member, Arabella naturally occupied the main building. Connor, as the head of the family, also lived there alongside Arabella. The other family members were allotted various auxiliary buildings based on their seniority or roles within the family
Considering his busy schedule and Arabella’s fragile health, to ensure her peace, Connor had another building for work and to conduct smaller meetings. Marissa lived in Connor’s exclusive building these days. Apart from joining Arabella for chats and meals in the main building, she spent the rest of her time there, familiarizing herself with the family’s intricate social structure. Connor had provided her with detailed family profiles, and Cade was tasked with introducing her to the family and answering any questions she might have
For Marissa, it was important not only to grasp the Daniels family dynamics but also to understand the intricacies of the Nash family. Assuming the identity of Tiffany, she needed to familiarize herself with Tiffany’s personality and her place within the Nash family to ensure her own disguise wasn’t compromised
Meanwhile, the online discussions about Denise and Derek persisted. Since Derek had been forced to take etiquette classes, he had no chance to tell the world that his fiancee was not Denise. Online rumors spread that Denise’s family had left Adagend and their current location was a mystery. The entire internet seemed engaged in tracking Denise’s movements, with many streamers visiting her university to do livestreams. Thankfully, it was the summer break, and Denise was hidden away in Marissa’s rental apartment, safely out of the public eye
Marissa hadn’t been home for days, and neither her parents nor Denise had reached out to her. They seemed indifferent to her as long as their financial needs were met. Whenever they called Marissa, it was only to request money, something they seemed to expect as a matter of course. Marissa didn’t have strong feelings for such a cold and greedy family. It didn’t matter to her whether they reached out or not. She would provide financial support if they asked, ignoring their criticisms and harsh treatment
The reason she endured this treatment and stayed in touch with her family was that the Nash family in Adagend was her root. Keeping this link was crucial so that the person she had been waiting for could locate her through it. Marissa was curious to learn more about Tiffany, so she refrained from confronting Derek for now. Additionally, he was unlikely to cause any problems for at least a week. She had learned that the etiquette course he was undergoing was very strict, and he was not permitted to have his phone, making it almost like an imprisonment
Tiffany’s behavior confused Marissa. Tiffany had suddenly run away, abandoning her marriage to Connor. This happened so unexpectedly that it was incomprehensible. Tiffany had put in significant effort to secure the engagement. Why would she run away on the exact day she and Connor were meant to get married?
Neither the Daniels nor the Nash family could explain why Tiffany had disappeared; she seemed to have evaporated. This caused Marissa to suspect that something terrible might have happened to Tiffany. After Marissa expressed her concerns, Cade quickly presented a surveillance video. The footage distinctly showed Tiffany escaping alone on that day. She wasn’t forced, and this dispelled Marissa’s suspicion
Cade explained, “According to our investigation, Tiffany probably escaped overseas. Her trail ends at the border. Her current whereabouts are unknown.”
Marissa nodded and said, “Could you provide Tiffany’s personal details? I’d like to see all information from her childhood.”
Cade immediately retrieved a document and said, “Yes, I’ve prepared it for you.” Marissa set aside the other papers, picked up Tiffany’s profile, and started examining it thoroughly. Upon completing her review, she was astonished. Tiffany was actually a legend!
Brian Nash, Tiffany’s father, was once a medical genius, renowned throughout the community, much like Dr. Riss is today. Her mother, Caylee Nash, came from a family deeply rooted in literature and media, celebrated as the most talented woman in Blebert. With such remarkable parents, one might assume Tiffany would follow suit. However, she earned the title of Blebert’s biggest fool
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