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.”

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

unharmed, just spilled

tried to brush off her concern, Melissa remained

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himself, “I bid you

reciprocated

well, Ms. Holmes, Jim added before

Isabelle, having just returned from her wander, mused to herself,

Chapter 353 Compliance

have you been?” Melissa inquired upon her

leisurely stroll,”

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Is everything alright? I noticed

probed for further

within his family’s domain. No cause

we tend to Mr. Carter’s bandages tomorrow?”

teased back, “Curious,

Isabelle’s sharp wit, Melissa admitted,

in the morning.” Isabelle suggested.

gratitude, Melissa burst out, “Isabelle,

found himself encircled by curious

Carters‘ personal physician, not Isabelle,

and Melissa lounged on the sofa, enjoying their

channels on the TV, Melissa’s gaze

“I didn’t realize you cared so deeply, sticking around

quipped, “Pile on the thanks.”

Melissa rose and offered, “Need a hand?”

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

responded, a touch

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

more reserved and challenging to

wondered how they