NovelOnlineChapter 158: Marissa hadn't expected Connor to dare pinch her waist, yet he not only did so but also sneakily squeezed the soft flesh. He was clearly taking advantage of her. First, Connor teased her with his words, and now he was being physically intrusive. Did he think she was a pushover? But in front of Arabella, she couldn't push his hands away. She had to maintain a sweet smile while Connor held her close After pulling her into his arms, Connor looked down at her, smiling gently. The scene appeared so sweet that everyone in the room felt happy for them, witnessing their open display of affection. Yet, beneath the sweet exterior, tension simmered With a smile plastered on her face, Marissa gritted her teeth. While she was in Connor's embrace, her high- heeled shoe found its way to his foot, pressing down hard. Given her training as the chief instructor at Doomsday Base, her strength was formidable. For an ordinary person, such a step could break bones. Even Connor, the battle-hardened Lone Wolf, winced in pain. He realized just why Black Snake was known as the strongest female mercenary; her revenge was fierce yet masked by a gentle smile. His foot would likely ache for days He expected Marissa to stop after one step, but she showed no signs of letting up. Since he was trapped by the presence of Arabella and unable to show his pain, his response was to laugh harder, despite the pain he felt. Thus, the situation turned somewhat comical. In Marissa's revenge, Connor's smile grew wider. Only Marissa understood the deeper meaning behind it Latest chapters in glLifting her head, Marissa looked at Connor with a smile. With each deepening of his smile, she stepped harder and her smile grew brighter. The sight of the couple exchanging sweet smiles for an extended period filled the room with romance. The maids blushed as they watched, and even Arabella's aged heart was touched. Connor and Marissa's sweetness and affection were undeniable. Yet, if Connor and Marissa spoke, the sweetness and love in their eyes would shatter Their conversation would go like this: "Miss Nash, is that the extent of your revenge?" Connor asked "Oh? It seems your foot doesn't hurt enough. I'll apply more pressure then!" Marissa replied "Is that all the strength you have? I've felt more pain from mosquito bites!” he teased "Really? Mr. Daniels, don't worry. I haven't used up all my strength yet!" she countered Their eyes locked as they continued their playful battle. As Marissa stepped increasingly harder, Connor kept smiling. Despite the trembling pain in his heart, he would not reveal his discomfort to her About a minute later, Connor leaned in and whispered in Marissa's ear, “Mrs. Daniels, it's tough pretending to be a loving couple withtoday, isn't it? But aren't you tired from stepping onfor so long?" His breath tickled her ear, prompting her to shift away slightly. Then, with a smile, she whispered back, "I'm not tired at all." As soon as she finished, she increased the pressure. Connor gasped from the pain and clenched his teeth to bear it. Yet, his smile widened even more. He leaned closer to whisper in Marissa's ear, “Mrs. Daniels, the atmosphere is so lovely. I can't let you be the only tired one. As a man, I should be doing more."
His tone turned suggestive as he cclose to kissing her ear. "If you don't stop, I'll have to kiss you, and it will be even more intense than last night."
Connor expected Marissa to retreat after his playful threat. She was m usually shy, and a kiss in front of an audience would surely embarrass her. But contrary to his expectations, she suddenly reached out her hands
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