Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 133 Fear

“Which one? The one you’re thinking of Ferb gnashed his teeth.

Isabelle, sculed on the sofa, was brewing tea with the principal’s fancy tea set.

George plopped down across from her, saying, “I’m flattered you remembered me over such a trivial thing.” He grabbed the teapot from Isabelle, poured a cup, and handed it to her first.

Accepting the tea, Isabelle was about to sip when she glanced at Magnus at the desk. She held the tea, giving him a look as if to ask if he wanted some.

Magnus waved her off. “I’ll pass for now.”

How Isabelle actually invited George here! When did they get so chummy?

Isabelle took a sip and continued, “It’s only fair to thank you for the needle and the suitcase.

But the main reason is that you guys are scared of George.

Local business families like the Pascalls were as scared of the Harris family as they were of the King of Hell.

A tiff with Isabelle at school? Not a good idea. Even a small spat could turn into a nightmare. If they accidentally killed her….

He could make their whole family regret it!

Erin was shocked. “Dad, are you talking about that one?”

She couldn’t believe her eyes, watching Isabelle chatting and sipping tea with the composed George. How

on earth?!

Isabelle, a country girl, rubbing shoulders with the Flarris family? And knowing the big boss, Mr. Harris himself? “M–Mr. Harris, I failed to teach my daughter properly and accidentally offended you. Please, forgive me…

shaking like a leaf.

his words, Ferb turned to Erin, his voice stern as he ordered, “Apologise to Mr. Harris right this instant.”

was flummoxed. “But…

at her, “What are you waiting

stammered, “M–Mr. Harris, I’m sorry.”

expression. “No, she should apologise to Ms.

turning to Isabelle and

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She swallowed hard and muttered to Isabelle, “I-

wasn’t sincere enough, Ferb pushed Erin’s head down and kept apologising to Isabelle

was, Erin almost cried,

office echoed with Ferb and Erin’s voices offering apologies.

brief silence took place..

Isabelle, “The tea is

“Mm–hmm,” Isabelle said.

chatted over tea as

Ferb and Erin stood nervously, feeling like condemned souls awaiting

Worst.

The tension mounted.

“You said the needles I gave you was mistaken

head next to them nearly dropped Isabelle’s acupuncture kit, but he quickly held it tightly, breaking into a nervous sweat.

Isabelle received that from George?

“And they pried open the luggage I

felt like she couldn’t breathe.

moment, fear drowned out any trace of jealousy

was on the brink of passing out.

call from the Harris Group chairman’s assistant, telling him that his daughter had

couple of pills earlier, he’d been pinching his

don’t forget my wine; that’s the last bottle. It’s not that pricey. It’s just 3.45 million.”

“You’re totally ripping me off!” But

it right, I promise,”