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.”

indeed considerate,” Isabelle

looked at

shake the feeling that

head to the airport–let’s schedule another meeting. Reach out if you need anything.” Jim said

up. “I’ll see you off

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the house being his,

thought, What a move turning the tables.

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

casually adjusted the watch on his left wrist with his right hand, glancing at Isabelle. “It’s a

valuable. Mr. Harris, make sure to keep

sure Yves doesn’t see it.

good temperament, but Yves

in his words, but couldn’t

on the sofa, lost in

back into his seat. “Mr. Carter said you’re an old friend

you think using eighteen?”

right for

not fit for others, but if it’s Miss Jenkins,

appreciating George’s keen

“If there’s a

mean by

she suggesting that she’ll discuss her matters with me in the

George

way

asked, “Mr. George, is there anything specific

the heir to the underworld they

who accepted her as a leader

mercenaries.

overlook his curiosity about how a