Novel1Chapter 586 Chapter 586: As soon as Bufinished speaking, Silver Fox responded sharply, "Consider yourself lucky; this is just a fraction of my skills at hurling insults. If you continue to be so shameless, I might unleash even harsher ones!" Marissa crossed her arms, displaying no sign of discomfort. “I didn't want to insult you, Mr. Hoffman, but you sacrificed your own reputation for Clarissa. Why should I show you any respect?" She lowered her arms, brushed off nonexistent dust from her hands, and declared, "Now that the insults have been thrown and the threats have been made, it's tto battle." Waving to Buand Clarissa, she commanded, "You two, cattogether." Clarissa couldn't care less about being shameless. Eager to win, she scoffed as Marissa gestured. “Black Mallow, tonight you'll pay for your arrogance!" Marissa smirked back. "Even if you have Burnet's help, I can cripple you. Unless he literally ties you to his belt." Clarissa pressed her lips together in a tight line, holding back her words and preparing to charge. But before she could move, Burnet's icy voice halted her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Clarissa, you face Black Mallow alone, or leave her to me." Find the latest releases gVinovsClarissa spun around, her face a mask of confusion. “Burnet, we should join forces against Black Mallow. It's our best chance!" "I refuse to do something so shameless and damaging to my reputation," Bureplied firmly.
"Please, Burnet, don't let their taunts sway you," Clarissa implored. "How can you speak of shor reputation on the battlefield? Victory is all that matters! Alone, neither of us stands a chance, but together, we can prevail. Helpretrieve the chip. It's crucial." Buexhaled slowly. "For me, this isn't just a battlefield. I'm here to protect you, Clarissa, not to act like a thief or stoop to shameless acts in front of Black Mallow. I must maintain my dignity and reputation." Marissa opened her mouth as if to speak, then closed it without a word. She realized then just how furious Buwas. His usually stoic face gave little away, making it hard to gauge his emotions. But the moment his anger becapparent, it meant he was already extremely furious inside.
Seizing the moment, Xander stepped forward and said, "Clarissa, I once admired you and thought you were honorable. How did you cto abandon your principles so completely?" Clarissa, already on edge, felt her anger spike at the accusation. Yet when she saw it was Xander who spoke, she curbed her retort. Despite her dislike for what she considered his foolishness, she couldn't risk alienating Burnet's brother.
After composing herself, she managed a strained smile and replied, "Xander, you've never faced the harsh realities of the battlefield. You can't understand my decisions. There, only victory matters." Xander shrugged and asked with a hint of sarcasm, "So, should I jump in and help you and my brother against Black Mallow? Make it three against one?" Before Clarissa could answer, Xander shook his head and said, "No, I couldn't stoop to such shamelessness. You two can handle the shbetter than I could."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Xander," Clarissa bit back her anger, her teeth clenched in frustration As om Xander clearly side with Black Mallow, it fi it finally dawned on Buthat he had been deceived by those individuals from the Doomsday Base.
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However, Budidn't have tto confront Xander at the moment, O'hand in fact, his anger towards Xander had NO indeed dissipated. He faced Marissa and stated flatly, "I will take on Black Mallow myself. Please, allow me."
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