Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 176 Winning Her Over

Riley told his son, “Can’t you see how Uncle George feels about that girl? I suggest you give up your feelings before they lead to trouble.”

“That girl is not someone you can easily hold onto. Even if your Uncle George has no romantic interest in her, you must understand you don’t share his ability. The rest of the sentence went unspoken but was clearly understood.

Though harsh, his father’s words were undeniably true.

Sam sighed. “I get it, Dad.”

The cooking skill of the Harrises’s chef was exceptional. Even the picky Isabelle was satisfied with the meal.

The atmosphere felt surprisingly pleasant as the first light of morning filtered through the large European–style windows, casting a warm glow on the long dining table,

Isabelle glanced at the scenery outside and commented, “Mr. Harris, your family seems very close–knit.”

Much to her surprise, they didn’t divide the house. However, the distance between their living spaces was so great that it felt as if they were living apart.

Isabelle wasn’t fazed by the Harris family’s vast financial resources, but she acknowledged the fact that having such a large plot of land in the heart of Taragon City and building a private mansion resembling a palace was quite daring.

George asked. “Do you enjoy this kind of family environment, Miss Jenkins?”

She met his t gaze and said. “The word ‘family‘ doesn’t mean much to me. Most of the time. I don’t care for crowds.”

“I prefer peace too. Within a 200–metre radius, I’m the only one living here,” George responded.

If Dylan had been present, he would have awarded George the top prize for his impeccable, face–changing

George had planned to show Isabelle around the house after breakfast, assuming she didn’t want to rest further.

a phone call, Isabelle had gone from

called her, she was

to take

in the afternoon, but she couldn’t bear the thought of enduring endless rounds of gratitude from

soon as she left, Bernice

voiced her disappointment. “Why didn’t you keep her here? I haven’t even

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quictly to avoid dealing with his family’s heartfelt thanks.

available again. Your father and I would like to thank her properly once

“Alright, George replied.

Bernice then asked, “George,

with her parents, has a younger brother and sister, and just started her freshman year at Taragon University. Her grades are exceptional; when her college entrance exam results came out, Principal Burton personally went to Norward City to

only been asked her age but

Eleanor, and Amber exchanged knowing glances, and they appeared to be quite

turn–down the Sullivans’s marriage proposal because of this girl? Is there something between

on his two sisters–in–law, George shook his head and explained, “Right now, it’s just me pursuing her. She’s still young, and the idea of romance is likely too early for her. I’m

want to ruin the girl’s reputation with premature assumptions.

situation. Who could compare to George in

perhaps put

feeling slightly

flipped Dylan’s head if he had asked such a question. But since it

in, “Older men are more considerate. As they say, ‘a young wife for an old

“Exactly. A man’s age is

that shallow,” George reassured

to hear. If she doesn’t mind your age, then you need to put