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 clothes wet?”

just spilled some

tried to brush off her concern, Melissa remained

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to linger on the subject, gracefully excused himself, “I bid you

reciprocated his farewell.

Ms. Holmes, Jim added before departing.

just returned from her wander, mused to herself,

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have you been?” Melissa

leisurely stroll,” Isabelle

Finished

Carter? Is everything alright? I noticed

probed for further

reassured her, “He’s within his family’s domain. No

before inquiring, “Isabelle, should we

teased back, “Curious, are

Isabelle’s sharp wit, Melissa

it in the morning.”

out,

found himself encircled

expectations, the Carters‘ personal physician, not Isabelle, was

Melissa lounged on the sofa, enjoying

TV, Melissa’s gaze wandered, her cheeks intermittently tinged with

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

quipped, “Pile on the thanks.”

rose and offered,

the doctor here suffices, Ms. Holmes. Please, stay put,” He remained

responded, a

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

and challenging to engage

Isabelle’s reserved demeanor, she wondered how they maintained such a harmonious