I Love You, Miss Genius

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Bonnie rolled her eyes and said, “So what if he’s my type of guy? What does that have to do with you?”

Out of nowhere, Ivor gripped her arm. “I knew it. You like him!”

She had never seen him behave this way. He had always been aloof, arrogant, and coldly distant. But this time, she saw a flash of rage in his eyes!

Perhaps she was mistaken, she thought.

“What’s with the sudden fit of anger, Mr. Ivor? Allow me to remind you of our agreement.

There was a hint of fleeting confusion in his deep, black eyes. It went away as quickly as it came. Ivor composed himself and gave her a cold, sidelong glance. “I’ve made it clear that you’re supposed to be my fiancé this month! I hope you’ll behave like it!”

“Okay. I won’t cheat on you this month. You have my word.”

A hint of darkness flashed in his eyes. He spoke grimly, “Are you trying to say you’ll do whatever you want after a month?”

you pretending to be ignorant or are you genuinely confused? I’ll be a free woman by then. Whatever I do won’t concern you anymore. So, mind your own business!” With that, she withdrew her hand from his

it a second later. As he trained his gaze on her, her words ran through his head.

be a free woman by then.”

explain why, but

stopped looking at him. Instead, she looked at Jim and said, “Come with me. I have some work for you.”

of menace showed in Ivor’s eyes again. He stared at Jim sharply and condescendingly. Suddenly, he said, “I’ve thought about it.

try to lure her into his trap. “Didn’t

“Eight

I’ll be waiting.” Ivor refused to explain himself

he was out of sight, Jim asked worriedly, “Why are you going to his room at night? Eight o’clock is a late time. Is

We agreed to meet at eight o’clock tonight because I promised him a game

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“Chess?”

She nodded, “He’s the Knight.”

He’s the heir to the family business. I don’t know how he found the

he saw that Bonnie was staring right at

said, “Why did you