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.”

of his hand, Melissa inquired, “What happened to your

just spilled some

off her concern,

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

reciprocated his

Jim added before departing.

having just returned from

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where have you been?” Melissa inquired upon her

leisurely stroll,” Isabelle

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everything alright? I noticed what seemed to be blood on

for

family’s

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

back, “Curious,

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

in the morning.” Isabelle suggested.

burst out, “Isabelle, you’re incredibly considerate.”

Jim found himself encircled by

the Carters‘ personal physician, not Isabelle, was attending

on the sofa, enjoying their tea.

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

deeply, sticking around to assist with my bandages.”

on the thanks.”

Melissa rose and offered, “Need

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

Melissa responded, a

he more open in

proved more reserved and

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