Resurrecting the Genius Within

Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 142 Increased Stakes

Isabelle gave Bella a cool look and said, “Mind your own business

Bella shot back, “You are just a country bumpkin, aren’t you?”

Danny jumped in. “Why are you always hanging around? Are you that bored? Don’t you have anything else to talk about? Why interrupt others?”

Bella cursed. “You…

Danny scolded back, “F*ck you!”

Danny was visibly upset, and Bella continued to provoke him.

Despite her frustration, Bella refrained from escalating the argument. Previously, she had confronted Danny with support from her cousin, who had been engaged to George, but the engagement was swiftly terminated.

The entire issue started when George’s mother subtly suggested a potential marriage alliance, a move that was obvious to all involved.

Although her cousin had never met George, the proposal was quietly withdrawn, and George’s mother did not mention it again.

Now, her cousin spent her days at home, distraught.

If Danny found out about this, he would definitely make fun of her.

Biting her lip in frustration, Bella glared at Danny and declared, Tm not speaking to you.”

back to Isabelle, clearly upset, she challenged, “Why continue the charade? Can’t keep up the facade any longer? You pretend to have experience when you don’t. Sure, seeking advice from Jim sounds simple, but can you actually approach someone of

furrowed her brow in

as Danny was gearing up to respond, Isabelle interjected

mockingly. “If you manage to get Jim to give a lecture at Taragon University, or even just get him here, I’ll

shot back, “I don’t have a daughter like

“Are you scared? If not,

she turned to go buy coffee, Isabelle suggested, “Let’s make a more realistic

are pushing it, Bella murmured, irritated, “Fine, I’ll accept any bet you propose;

sure about this? Don’t… Danny started to whisper urgently, trying

1/3

Increased

Isabelle might back out, Bella quickly asked, “What’s

Bella a measured look, Isabelle reluctantly proposed, “Let’s keep it simple, 1.5 million

sum neatly matched what it would cost to

68%

D

if you lose, you have to crawl like a dog in front of the entire

head,” Danny intervened before Isabelle could reply, slamming his hand on the table, “Crawling like a dog? Why don’t you try

was startled by his

to you?” she retorted.

stakes. If you lose, you have to do a striptease for

faltered, “Y–You’re disgracefull

are, go bother someone

with the bet! And don’t

at Isabelle. “This country girl probably doesn’t even know how

to escalate

prepared to match the increased stakes.

Bella stormed