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

brush off her concern,

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excused himself, “I bid you goodnight, Ms. Holmes.

Melissa reciprocated his farewell.

well, Ms. Holmes, Jim

returned from her wander, mused to

Chapter 353 Compliance

have you been?” Melissa inquired

leisurely stroll,”

Finished

Is everything alright? I noticed

probed for further details.

family’s domain. No cause

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

“Curious, are we?”

Isabelle’s sharp wit, Melissa

it in the morning.” Isabelle suggested.

burst out, “Isabelle, you’re

himself

physician, not Isabelle,

on the sofa,

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

didn’t realize you cared so deeply, sticking around to

“Pile on the

her courage, Melissa rose and

declined, assuring her, “Having the doctor here suffices, Ms. Holmes. Please, stay put,” He remained cautious of her

Melissa responded, a touch

Is he more open in your discussions?” Melissa. sought guidance

and challenging to

wondered how