I Love You, Miss Genius

Chapter 37

Bonnie looked at Alfred, stunned.

He held up his chin triumphantly and said condescendingly, “Mr. Jim is no ordinary man, Ms. Bonnie. He’s an extremely proficient fighter and very proud. How could you compare these bodyguards with someone as great as him? You’d better watch out. They might come after you!”

“Oh. This Jim character is quite something, huh?” She chuckled. A bead of sweat flowed down the side of Tim Reid’s forehead. In fact, he was Jim Ray in disguise. He held himself back from his strong desire to tear Alfred apart and remained where he stood.

Alfred had more to say. “Mr. Jim’s working for someone even more important. You might have heard of Ms. Bonita, the world–renowned researcher who successfully developed the world’s latest

nanomaterial.

“If you offend Mr. Jim, you’ll offend Ms. Bonita as well. Not even Mr. Sigmund will be able to help you then. They won’t do him any favors,” Alfred thought he had intimidated Bonnie a little and gained some of her respect. But Bonnie looked calm as usual, almost as if she wasn’t fazed in the least.

Alfred was displeased. “It looks like you don’t understand the full gravity of the situation, Ms. Bonnie.”

need to understand? Do you think Mr. Jim and Ms. Bonita would stir up trouble with me over something so trivial? Do you think they have time for that? Are

that’s what you’re trying to say here, they’d probably want

face turned green. He didn’t have anything to say. He wanted to teach Bonnie a lesson, but she had schooled him back. And everything she said had a point, so he couldn’t

moment, Ivor returned

you chosen the bodyguards?” He asked

especially true when it comes to the new captain. He’s very formidable.”

while before turning his gaze to

him and size him up.”

stepped forward and asked, “Should I go easy

Ivor could. “That

some warm–ups and said, “Fair warning. Even the black belts are no match for me. I’m in a different league from the people you just

gestured confidently.

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