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.”

hand, Melissa inquired, “What happened to your hand? Are you hurt? And why are

responded, “I’m unharmed, just spilled some water

to brush off her concern,

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inclined to linger on the subject, gracefully excused himself, “I bid you goodnight, Ms. Holmes. I shall retire to

reciprocated his farewell.

Jim added

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

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where have you been?” Melissa inquired

stroll,” Isabelle replied.

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alright? I noticed what seemed to

for

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

should we tend to Mr. Carter’s bandages

teased back, “Curious,

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

the morning.”

with gratitude, Melissa burst out, “Isabelle,

Jim found himself encircled

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

Isabelle and Melissa lounged on the sofa, enjoying

Melissa’s gaze wandered, her cheeks intermittently

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

“Pile on the

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

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

it,” Melissa responded, a touch

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

all, George proved more reserved and

how