NovelsFreeChapter 23 Chapter 23: In an instant, Marissa's and Connor's lips touched. Marissa felt the warmth and softness of Connor's lips. Her mind went blank, and she momentarily forgot to pull away. Domenic, Marc, and Terry stood by in shock, as this was the first tthey'd seen their boss kiss someone. Arabella was just as surprised and needed a moment to gather herself. She hadn't expected this! She thought Marissa would simply peck Connor on the cheek, but here they were, sharing a passionate kiss. Young people these days certainly didn't hold back. But Arabella loved it! Their boldness proved their love, which meant they might have a child sooner Five or six seconds later, Marissa suddenly cto her senses and pushed Connor away. Her face turned a deep shade of red as she looked around and saw everyone staring at her in disbelief. She wished she could disappear How had she ended up kissing Connor on the lips? She began to suspect that Connor might have planned it! Reflecting on the moment, Marissa shot Connor a skeptical look, but he seemed as surprised as she was, even coughing awkwardly as if the kiss had caught him off guard too Marissa was at a loss for words. Had she misunderstood the situation? Was it really just an accidental kiss? At that moment, Arabella laughed and said, "I'll leave you young ones alone now. I won't interrupt anymore." With that, she left the room with the help of a servant Lotest chapters in glove☐☐☐☐☐ The atmosphere in the meeting room remained tense, the temperature dropping to an icy chill. The more Marissa thought about the kiss, the angrier she became. She wanted to accuse Connor of taking advantage of her, but without any proof, she worried she might coff as arrogant After a tense silence, she angrily grabbed a pack of tissues and began furiously wiping her lips. She kept wiping, tissues piling up on the floor. Her lips started to swell from the pressure. Domenic, Marc, and Terry watched in astonishment. They felt that Marissa had put their boss in an awkward position. Even if the kiss bothered her, she could have excused herself to her room to clean up. It was embarrassing for Connor to see her like this Connor's face grew stern as he watched Marissa's obvious distress over the kiss. Did she not understand how many women would fight for the opportunity to kiss him? Finally, Marissa put the tissues aside. Everyone thought the awkward moment was over, but to their surprise, Marissa suddenly turned and headed for the bathroom. Then cthe sound of running water. It was clear that Marissa was washing her face, attempting to rid herself of the uncomfortable feeling Connor's anger intensified, veins bulging on his forehead. Domenic, Marc, and Terry were too intimidated to utter a word. They had never seen such a direct challenge to their boss's dignity Finally, the water ceased. Marissa stepped out, her expression cold. Her lips were swollen, and so was her cheek, where Connor had kissed her. But the humiliation didn't end there. In front of everyone, Marissa opened a small first aid kit on the table, took out a bottle of rubbing alcohol, and sprayed it onto her face and lips. Domenic, Marc, and Terry were stunned once more. They realized that no one would ever humiliate their boss quite like this village girl. With each spray, they felt as if they were watching Connor's dignity shatter. The three exchanged worried glances, anticipating Connor's reaction. They feared he might react harshly The atmosphere in the small meeting room was tense and uneasy. Domenic, Marc, and Terry were even breathing lightly, cautious not to make a sound. Marissa, ignoring the glares from Connor, returned to her room with the alcohol bottle. Once in her room, she received a message from her assistant, Ferris "Riss, be careful. Connor is furious and has hired a Dark Gold Hunter to find you. You're on the wanted list globally. He's determined to find you! Why did you have to reject him so harshly?" With a scoff, Marissa responded, "Send him another message for me."
Back in the meeting room, after Marissa had left, Connor's face darkened further, the air thick with tension. Suddenly Domenic's phone ranghat rang at this inconvenient moment.
Upon reading the message, Domenic broke into a cold sweat. Dr. Riss had sent another message. Its contents were startling, and Domenic hesitated, unsure whether to inform Connor
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