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.”

his damp clothes and the state of his hand, Melissa inquired, “What happened to your hand?

just

tried to brush off her concern, Melissa remained skeptical.

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

reciprocated

Ms. Holmes, Jim

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

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have you been?” Melissa

leisurely stroll,” Isabelle replied.

Finished

Mr. Carter? Is everything alright? I noticed what seemed to be blood on

for

his family’s domain. No cause for

before inquiring, “Isabelle, should we tend to Mr. Carter’s bandages tomorrow?”

back, “Curious,

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

tackle it in the morning.” Isabelle

burst out, “Isabelle, you’re

next day, Jim found himself encircled by curious

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

Isabelle and Melissa lounged on the sofa, enjoying their

flipped through channels on the TV, Melissa’s gaze wandered, her cheeks

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

quipped, “Pile on

courage, Melissa rose and offered, “Need a hand?”

suffices, Ms. Holmes.

it,” Melissa responded, a

experiences with Mr. Harris? Is he more open in your discussions?” Melissa. sought

all, George proved more reserved and

she wondered how they maintained such a harmonious bond.