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Although her cousin had never met George, the proposal was quietly withdrawn, and George’s mother did not mention it again.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

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 his stature? You might have heard of Jim, but do you really grasp his level of influence and

her brow in response.

to respond, Isabelle interjected calmly, “What

give a lecture at Taragon University, or even

shot back, “I don’t have a daughter

and infuriated, Bella snapped, “Are you scared? If not, then stop

her reluctance to continue the conversation. As she turned to go buy

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

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

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

Isabelle reluctantly proposed, “Let’s keep

would cost to bring

68%

D

agreed, “Okay, but if you lose, you have to crawl like a dog

head,” Danny intervened before Isabelle could reply, slamming his hand on the

startled by his reaction.

to you?” she retorted.

to bet? Let’s increase the stakes. If you

Bella faltered, “Y–You’re disgracefull

go bother someone else. You’re just annoying

Bella turned to Isabelle and said firmly, “Let’s go ahead with the bet! And don’t think you can rely

girl probably doesn’t even know how to spell Jim Carter’s name. It’s downright

escalate the bet with Isabelle.

was prepared to match

Bella stormed off.