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.”

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

“I’m unharmed, just spilled some

to brush off

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the subject, gracefully excused himself, “I bid

reciprocated his farewell.

well, Ms. Holmes, Jim added before departing.

having just returned from

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you been?” Melissa inquired

a leisurely stroll,” Isabelle

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

probed for further details.

within his family’s domain. No

should we tend

teased back, “Curious,

Melissa admitted,

it in the

with gratitude, Melissa burst out, “Isabelle, you’re incredibly

himself

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

lounged on the sofa, enjoying their

Melissa’s gaze wandered,

you cared so deeply, sticking around to assist

quipped, “Pile on the

her courage, Melissa rose and offered,

Ms. Holmes. Please, stay put,” He remained cautious

responded,

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

all, George proved more reserved and challenging to

reserved demeanor, she wondered how