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Although her cousin had never met George, the proposal was quietly withdrawn, and George’s mother did not mention it again.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

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

furrowed her

to respond, Isabelle interjected

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

shot back, “I don’t have a

snapped, “Are you scared? If not,

conversation. As she turned to go buy coffee, Isabelle suggested,

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

Danny started to whisper urgently,

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back out, Bella quickly

reluctantly

neatly matched what it would cost to bring Jim

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have to crawl like

you should get some sun and clear your head,” Danny intervened before Isabelle could reply, slamming his hand on the table, “Crawling like a dog? Why don’t you

was startled by his reaction.

you?” she retorted.

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

faltered, “Y–You’re

are, go bother someone else. You’re just annoying

the bet! And don’t think you can rely on your

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

to escalate the bet with

was prepared to

Bella

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