Chapter 45 The Calm Before the Storm

Tyre stared at Marissa, his face dark and stormy, knowing full well what was going on but still needing an explanation. “We need to clear things up between us. What's the deal with my engagement to Rebecca from the Foster family? Mr. Foster never mentioned calling it off. Was it you who did something behind the scenes?” Marissa, realizing there was no point in hiding it any longer, nodded decisively. “Yes, I did it. So what?” Tyre’s expression turned cold as he sarcastically gave her a thumbs up. “Marissa, you're something else! You’ve been playing everyone around us. Must feel pretty good, huh?” As he spoke, he stepped closer, his gaze sharp and piercing. The pressure from his presence made Marissa uneasy, and she involuntarily took a step back. She opened her mouth to speak, but the words seemed to get stuck, unable to come out. Seeing her reaction, Tyre let out a cold laugh. “I didn't come here to reminisce. I have a special ‘gift’ for you at the banquet tonight. The show is jus