Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 153 Old Friend

Dylan thought. Miss Jenkins, why are you so suicidal?

Jim was bewildered.

Jim glanced at her. “When did that happen?”

George was feeling suspicious, and when he heard what Isabelle said, his first thought was that she was trying to cover for Jim.

But seeing Jim’s urgency, he realized a bit late that Isabelle’s words accidentally confirmed something. Then he smirked slightly, getting calm and collected.

Isabelle explained, “During summer break in Melfrey, Mr. Harris was there for business, so I tagged along.”

Jim asked. ‘Doing business in Melfrey?”

What kind of shady deal is this?

George said. “Strange, isn’t it? Miss Jenkins was also on vacation in Melfrey at that time.”

Jim thought. These two are playing some kind of guessing game.

What’s this girl keeping from him?

“Haven’t told you, but this house is Mr. Harris’s. He’s bothered, so you better leave,” Isabelle added.

Jim was shocked.

Giving a glance at the satisfied George, he was confused. “Short on cash or housing? Why stay in someone else’s place?”

Referring to George as “someone else” seemed to irk him a bit

Isabelle said, “Not short on anything, just arrived right on time.”

Jim felt an inexplicable frustration, like wishing for something unattainable. “Is that all?” Since when did you become so casual about owing favours?

George timely stepped in to–show magnanimity. “It’s not that I mind, just that it’s a matter of propriety. With us being alone together and this place being close to the school, it’s easy for rumours to spread. If you need accommodation, I have several properties nearby. You’re welcome to stay anytime, Mr. Carter.”

is indeed considerate,” Isabelle remarked.

at Isabelle, puzzled.

feeling that

if you need anything.” Jim said to Isabelle, getting ready

up. “I’ll see

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his,

What a move turning

face. “No need to bother.” He glanced down. “Nice watch you’ve got there”

wrist with his right hand, glancing at Isabelle.

Mr. Harris, make sure to keep it

doesn’t see it.

got a good temperament, but Yves

meaning in

found Isabelle on the sofa, lost in her world,

seat. “Mr. Carter said you’re an old friend of his?”

“Do you think using eighteen?”

right for someone like me,

fit for others, but if

smiled, appreciating George’s keen observations.

“If there’s a chance, I’ll reintroduce him

she mean by

I don’t misinterpret it, is she suggesting that she’ll discuss her matters with me in the

this thought, George left

way

couldn’t contain himself any longer and asked, “Mr. George, is there anything specific you want

was the heir to the underworld

if Isabelle knew a mafia boss who accepted her as a leader in

mercenaries.

it. He could overlook his curiosity about how a girl who had never left Norward City could possess