Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 182 Self–Deception

“Where do you want to put the needles?” George asked.

Histone revealed his pent–up emotions.

Isabelle looked at his tense face. Her eyebrows raised slightly, and she slowed down her movements while drying her hair.

There was no anger in his eyes, only worry.

This made Isabelle pause, and she softened her demeanor. She took two steps forward and reached out to touch George’s face.

George was holding back his anger as he saw the girl suddenly reach out and touch his forehead. Her soft thumb pressed gently between his eyebrows and massaged lightly.

He was slightly stunned.

Isabelle explained, “When you’re angry or upset, just stimulating this pressure point can release dopamine and make you feel happier.”

George watched her.

Her thumb was slightly damp, and as she pressed against his brow, the sensation was cold.

George didn’t know if it was the dopamine release or just her touch.

She managed to comfort him.

He quickly calmed down.

George realised he had overreacted and acted out of line.

Im not angry,” George explained apologetically. I’m just worried about you.”

Isabelle nodded and said, “I understand.”

continued, “If it were only your personal matter, I wouldn’t interfere, but this involves my family too.

asked, “What did you find

poisoned by Jasiel.”

know it was him?”

gazed into her eyes. He lifted her wrist and held her

I did?”

said. “Yes, you

auction was unusual. After

had his

the news that his father was critically ill.

poison.

would strike

the opponent had to be either extremely powerful or composed of a

his father’s poison, George immediately investigated Jasiel, and he discovered that Jasiel’s Identity was

discovered his father had met Jasiel at a

a mere acquaintance. When his father had an accident, George couldn’t link it

Jasiel’s actions and identity became, including that of

was running out. Although he hadn’t confirmed Jasiel’s identity, he learned that he would be on the cruise ship

suspected Isabelle might

he hurried over.

hearing George’s explanation, Isabelle said nothing. She only gave him an appreciative

asked, “Is Jasiel

Isabelle admitted, “Yes.”

went to the sofa, opened her laptop, and showed him a

was a recording of Jasiel and Josh discussing continuing to poison George and

looked at Isabelle and asked worriedly, “Are there a lot of Dark Shadow’s assassins

pang of

“Only one of them

were eight mid–level managers on the third floor. Regrettably, she had not been able to crush Dark Shadow’s strongest branch thoroughly.