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.”

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

responded, “I’m unharmed, just spilled some water accidentally.”

to brush off her

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not inclined to linger on the subject, gracefully excused himself, “I bid you goodnight, Ms. Holmes. I shall retire

reciprocated

Ms. Holmes, Jim added before departing.

polite exchange, Isabelle, having just returned from

Chapter 353 Compliance

where have you been?” Melissa inquired upon her

leisurely stroll,” Isabelle replied.

Finished

alright? I noticed what seemed to be

for further details.

family’s

inquiring, “Isabelle, should we tend to Mr. Carter’s

back, “Curious, are we?”

Isabelle’s sharp wit, Melissa

tackle it in the morning.” Isabelle

gratitude, Melissa burst out,

next day, Jim found himself encircled by

expectations, the Carters‘ personal physician, not Isabelle,

on the sofa, enjoying their

the TV, Melissa’s gaze wandered, her

“I didn’t realize you cared so deeply, sticking around to assist with my

“Pile on the

rose and

Ms. Holmes. Please, stay put,” He

Melissa responded, a touch

more open in your

George proved more reserved and challenging to

Isabelle’s reserved demeanor, she wondered how they maintained

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