Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 353 Compliance Jim exerted more pressure to coax Maria into opening her mouth.

3.92%1 Finished 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." Noticing his damp clothes and the state of his hand, Melissa inquired, "What happened to your hand? Are you hurt? And why are your clothes wet?" Jim responded, “I'm unharmed, just spilled swater accidentally." Though he tried to brush off her concern, Melissa remained skeptical.

dilb Jim, not inclined to linger on the subject, gracefully excused himself, "I bid you goodnight, Ms. Holmes. I shall retire to my chamber now." "Goodnight," Melissa reciprocated his farewell.

"Rest well, Ms. Holmes, Jim added before departing.

Witnessing the polite exchange, Isabelle, having just returned from her wander, mused to herself, 4 display Chapter 353 Compliance "Isabelle, where have you been?" Melissa inquired upon her return.

Just a leisurely stroll," Isabelle replied.

Finished "Did you accompany Mr. Carter? Is everything alright? I noticed what seemed to be blood on his hand," Melissa probed for further details.

Isabelle reassured her, "He's within his family's domain. No cause for concern." Melissa, relieved, paused before inquiring, “Isabelle, should we tend to Mr. Carter's bandages tomorrow?" Isabelle teased back, "Curious, are we?" Defeated by Isabelle's sharp wit, Melissa admitted, "You've got me." "Let's tackle it in the morning." Isabelle suggested.

Overflowing with gratitude, Melissa burst out, "Isabelle, you're incredibly considerate." The next day, Jim found himself encircled by curious onlookers.

Contrary to expectations, the Carters' personal physician, not Isabelle, was attending to Jim's wounds.

Meanwhile, Isabelle and Melissa lounged on the sofa, enjoying their tea.

While Isabelle idly flipped through channels on the TV, Melissa's gaze wandered, her cheeks intermittently tinged with color.

Jim remarked, "I didn't realize you cared so deeply, sticking around to assist with my bandages." Isabelle quipped, "Pile on the thanks." Summoning her courage, Melissa rose and offered, "Need a hand?" Jim promptly declined, assuring her, "Having the doctor here suffices, Ms. Holmes. Please, stay put,” He remained cautious of her approach.

"Got it," Melissa responded, a touch disheartened, "Isabelle, mind sharing your experiences with Mr. Harris? Is he more open in your discussions?" Melissa. sought guidance from Isabelle, feeling somewhat adrift.

After all, George proved more reserved and challenging to engage than Jim.

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

One a chairman, the other a student, what common ground did they find? What topics animated their conversations? How did we mesh? Isabelle pondered, noting the apparent lack of significant shared experiences between them, She thought it was an ordinary relationship, but it was a cosy onc.

Calmly, Isabelle answered, "He's very proactive." Melissa frond herself curriced While it was evident that Geowe voorenina Trabelle she hadn't 2/3 Chapter 353 Compliance Finished expected his persistence in chasing after her friend. Nonetheless, she couldn't fathom such a scenario.

"Did Mr. Harris make any headway?" Melissa inquired.

"Hard work tends to yield results," Isabelle replied, her tone laced with ambiguity.

Melissa grasped the implication, "Guess I'll have to step up my gthen."

Jim detained Maria for two full days and nights, during which Maria m abstained from food and water, despite Jim's attempts to hydrate her forcibly.

Even when she collapsed from hunger, she adamantly refused any sustenance offered by Jim It seemed she would rather starve or die of thirst than accept anything from him. She proved to be remarkably obstinate and distrustful.

As Maria awoke, she found herself bound to the bed, IV needles delivering essential nutrients into her veins.

"Why choose starvation or dehydration? You're young yet you handle life sovrecklessly. Have you. ΕΠ too much death?" Jim queried, his figure looming by the bedside.

Maria remained silent, ignoring his words.

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