Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 353 Compliance

Jim exerted more pressure to coax Maria into opening her mouth.

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Despite her resistance, water splashed everywhere as Maria reluctantly took a sip, then defiantly spat it in Jim’s face.

Before Jim could react, she sank her teeth into the hand gripping her chin.

“Ow!” Jim yelped in pain.

The nearby henchmen poised to intervene, but Jim signaled them to stand down with a glance.

Remaining composed. Jim handed the spilled water to the henchmen after freeing his hand.

With his hand released, he pinched Maria’s chin, prompting her to release his hand and averting further injury.

Surveying the bloodstained bite mark, Jim couldn’t help but find the situation somewhat ironic.

Back when he was kidnapped, she hurt him.

Even when the roles had switched, she was still the one who hurt hirn.

Muttering a curse under his breath, Jim directed his frustration at Maria. “You little lunatic, I should have removed your teeth first.”

If you don’t want this, fine.

He swiveled around and exited the.cell.

On his way back to his quarters, Jim unexpectedly encountered Melissa admiring the scenery in the corridor.

“Mr. Carter,” she greeted him.

Jim surreptitiously tucked his kerchief away and raised his glasses with his other hand. A polite smile curled his lips. “It’s late, Ms. Holmes. It’s surprising to see you still up and about.”

state of his hand, Melissa inquired, “What happened to your hand? Are you hurt? And why are your

responded, “I’m unharmed, just spilled

to brush off

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to linger on the subject, gracefully excused himself, “I bid you goodnight, Ms. Holmes.

Melissa reciprocated his farewell.

Jim

Isabelle, having just returned from

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you been?” Melissa inquired upon

stroll,” Isabelle

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accompany Mr. Carter? Is everything alright? I noticed what seemed

probed for further details.

his family’s domain. No cause

relieved, paused before inquiring, “Isabelle, should we tend

teased back, “Curious,

sharp wit, Melissa admitted, “You’ve got me.”

it in the

with gratitude, Melissa burst out, “Isabelle, you’re incredibly

next day, Jim found himself

Carters‘ personal physician, not Isabelle, was attending to Jim’s

on the sofa,

on the TV, Melissa’s gaze wandered,

realize you cared so deeply, sticking around to assist with my bandages.”

“Pile on the

and offered, “Need a hand?”

here suffices, Ms. Holmes. Please, stay put,”

Melissa responded, a

Mr. Harris? Is he more open in your discussions?” Melissa. sought guidance from Isabelle, feeling

reserved and challenging to engage than

how they maintained such a harmonious