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…

Erin before the couple, sweating bullets and shaking like a leaf. His legs were like jelly, making his whole

Ferb turned to Erin, his voice stern as he ordered, “Apologise to Mr. Harris

was flummoxed.

waiting for? Say

Harris,

blank expression. “No, she should

turning to Isabelle and bowing deeply. “Ms. Jenkins, I’m

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her. She swallowed hard and muttered to Isabelle, “I- Isabelle, I’m sorry, I’m

enough, Ferb pushed Erin’s head down and kept apologising to Isabelle repeatedly.

Erin almost cried, her

office echoed with Ferb and Erin’s voices

silence

commented to Isabelle, “The

“Mm–hmm,” Isabelle said.

of them chatted over tea as if they

nervously, feeling like condemned souls awaiting judgment,

Worst.

The tension mounted.

needles I gave you was mistaken for a weapon?”

kit, but

was shocked. Isabelle received

open the luggage I got

like she couldn’t breathe.

moment, fear drowned out any trace of jealousy in Erin’s mind, leaving her with

brink

before arriving, he received a call from the Harris Group chairman’s assistant, telling him that his daughter had offended the

pills earlier, he’d been

in, “And don’t forget my wine; that’s the last bottle. It’s

to object, “You’re totally ripping me off!” But she

right, I promise,” Ferb