Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 352 Torture

Finished

Jim returned the bread to its plate, sliding it aside, and rose to fetch Maria’s whip from the nearby table. With a flick of his wrist, he cracked the whip, eyeing the array of torture implements adorning the walls.

“I’m thinking about soaking your whip in saltwater and delivering a daily flogging. Of course, I’ll summon a physician afterward. I won’t allow you to die so easily.

“Give me a moment. I think an idea is coming up.” Jim circled behind Maria.

“Ah, yes. I remember now. You’ve been quite helpful in sourcing women for me, so naturally, I’ll treat you. with some respect.

Maria’s expression shifted subtly.

Returning to face her, Jim concealed the whip behind his back, leaning in with a menacing grin.

“Considering your gender, I’ll exercise some leniency. Just tell me your preferences, and I’ll ensure my selections meet your satisfaction.”

Maria’s sole desire was to obliterate the man before her.

With a sudden movement, she jerked her head back and then, with a surge of energy, delivered a forceful headbutt to Jim.

A dull thud echoed through the room.

Jim stumbled backward, feeling as though his soul teetered on the brink of escape.

His senses reeled, vision blurring, cars ringing. But as the haze cleared, he found himself facing Maria, tears of pain welling up, his forehead burning with embarrassment, teeth clenched to hold back the tears until his eyes and nose flushed crimson.

Gingerly, Jim reached to touch his reddened forehead, muttering, “Impulsive little girl.”

Maria stood her ground. “Your threats won’t intimidate me. Kill me if you will! I’m not scared of you!”

Jim countered, “There’s no need to hurry. Every instrument on these walls is reserved for you. Once we’ve exhausted those, the leopards will have their turn.”

the mention of being fed to the leopards, Maria’s body quivered slightly.

he and my family will be out

“Your family’s affection? I don’t see it. In Everthorn, your uncle aimed. to crase you. Were it not for my intervention,

each other in the back for gain, even family. You’re the

teachings baffle me. You’re crazy for someone

Maria’s tear–filled eyes, halting his advance, cautious of her

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twice, shame on

his gaze head–on, Maria’s

97%.

Finished

retrieved the bread from the floor, took Maria’s whip, and warned, “Consider yourself lucky today. But

toward Isabelle’s location but found her in the company of Melissa. He then

proceed, his

the master instructed you to see to

calmly. There’s no

returned to the underground cell where Maria

out of the elevator approached the cell, he heard a–disturbance from inside.

Jim discovered one of his father’s

gaze with unwavering

“Hold it!”

to shoot, Jim swiftly

the man. “Who gave you

darkened slightly.

so deeply that even extreme measures wouldn’t quench your fury, the man

and your men, leave. You’re not to return

“Got it”