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Although her cousin had never met George, the proposal was quietly withdrawn, and George’s mother did not mention it again.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

when you don’t. Sure, seeking advice from Jim sounds simple, but can you actually approach someone of his stature? You might have heard of Jim,

slightly furrowed her brow in response.

to respond, Isabelle interjected calmly,

at Taragon University, or even just get him here, I’ll call you my father!”

shot back, “I don’t have a daughter

and infuriated, Bella snapped, “Are you scared? If not, then stop bragging next time.”

eyes contemptuously, showing her reluctance to continue the conversation. As she

Bella murmured, irritated, “Fine, I’ll accept any bet you propose; just don’t chicken

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

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Increased Stakes

back out, Bella quickly asked, “What’s the bet?”

reluctantly

what it would cost to bring Jim to lecture.

68%

D

lose, you have to crawl like a dog in

you should get some sun and clear your head,” Danny intervened before Isabelle could reply, slamming his hand on the table, “Crawling like a

was startled by his reaction.

you?” she

Let’s increase the stakes. If you lose, you have to do a striptease for

faltered, “Y–You’re

If you are, go bother someone

Isabelle and said firmly, “Let’s go ahead with the bet! And don’t think

Isabelle. “This country girl probably doesn’t even know how to spell Jim Carter’s name.

was ready to escalate

prepared to

Bella stormed

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