Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 1171:

The grand hall shimmered with elegance, adorned with fresh blooms and vibrant balloons that added a playful yet sophisticated charm to the atmosphere.

Connor gently guided Marissa to the center of the room, a bouquet already in hand. With a deep breath and unwavering eyes, he dropped to one knee, his voice filled with sincerity. “Marissa, will you marry me?”

It was in that moment that Marissa realized—this was the “surprise” Connor had talked about. He was asking for her hand in marriage before Blebert’s elite. Despite his status as a powerhouse in the city, he still honored tradition, kneeling before her with heartfelt devotion. The gesture touched her deeply. A wave of applause rippled through the crowd, voices echoing in excitement. “Say yes! Say yes!”

Paul and Caylee, Marissa’s parents, stood nearby, their expressions brimming with pride and anticipation.

Two small figures dashed over—Lawrence and Lindsay, their eyes alight with joy. “Mommy, say yes!” they said in unison, bouncing with excitement.

Marissa felt a flicker of bashfulness at the grand spectacle. After all, she and Connor had already built a life together, raising two beautiful children. But as she met his gaze, overflowing with love, a radiant smile spread across her face. She took the flowers from him and nodded. “I will.”

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A dazzling grin broke across Connor’s face. In a heartbeat, he was on his feet, wrapping Marissa in his arms before pressing a tender kiss to her forehead. “Thank you, honey.”

Lawrence and Lindsay burst into giggles, their joy infectious. One clung tightly to Marissa’s leg, while the other clung to Connor’s, their laughter filling the room. In that moment, Connor and Marissa weren’t just a couple getting engaged—they were a family overflowing with love and warmth.

Just as the embrace loosened, a faint hum filled the air. Heads turned as a drone descended gracefully, hovering just above them.

Suspended beneath it was a sleek, velvet jewelry box.

Connor reached for it, flipping it open to reveal an exquisite diamond ring, its brilliance catching the light. Carefully, with reverence, he slid it onto Marissa’s finger.

Their first wedding had been rushed, and the ring—though expensive—had belonged to Tiffany. But this one was different. This was theirs. A symbol of love that belonged solely to them, without shadows of the past.

Marissa gazed down at the ring, her eyes shimmering with delight. Overcome with emotion, she leaned in and pressed a kiss to Connor’s lips of her own accord. “It’s perfect. I love it.”

A fresh round of applause erupted, and in a stroke of magic, flower petals rained from above, turning the moment into something out of a dream.

Amidst the cheers, Silver Fox stood at the front, practically glowing with excitement. She cupped her cheeks, sighing dreamily. “Oh my gosh, that was so romantic! I’m actually jealous.”

Burnet chuckled, pulling her into an embrace. “Why be jealous when we’re happy too?”

Silver Fox shot him a sideways glance. “They’re getting married for love. We got married for kids. Doesn’t quite scream ‘fairy tale,’ does it?”

Burnet simply smiled, leaning in to whisper something just for her ears. He had said exactly the same words when they were on a mission years ago, a secret only they shared.

Silver Fox’s breath hitched as she turned to him, her eyes wide with astonishment. She stared at Burnet, her voice barely above a whisper. “It was you?”

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