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?

unharmed, just spilled

brush off her concern, Melissa remained skeptical.

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excused himself, “I bid you

Melissa reciprocated his

Ms. Holmes, Jim added before

polite exchange, Isabelle, having just returned from her wander, mused to

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been?” Melissa

stroll,”

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Carter? Is everything alright? I noticed what seemed

for

family’s domain. No cause for concern.”

should we tend to Mr. Carter’s

“Curious, are we?”

Melissa admitted, “You’ve got

it in the morning.” Isabelle suggested.

Melissa burst out, “Isabelle, you’re incredibly

Jim found himself encircled by

personal physician, not

lounged on

Melissa’s gaze wandered, her cheeks intermittently tinged with color.

realize you cared so deeply, sticking around to

on the thanks.”

rose and offered, “Need

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

responded,

your experiences with Mr. Harris? Is he more open

proved more reserved and challenging to engage

reserved demeanor, she wondered how they maintained such