Resurrecting the Genius Within by Calypso Rain Novel
Chapter 396

Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 396 Are You Alright?

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Jim yawned. “I’m alright, just feeling drained from assisting my friend with a couple of patients these past few days. I even nodded off while chatting with Joshua earlier. It’s kind of embarrassing. Looks like I’m aging and can’t keep pace like before.

“Isabelle, you’re at the perfect age for dating. I reckon Joshua is quite decent, good–looking, and with a pleasant personality.

“Why the worry? You’re in your prime. What could be better than a delightful romance with a charming guy? It’d bring you happiness and could also aid his condition. It’s a win–win situation.

“He mentioned to me that he owes his survival to you alone. Otherwise, he might have acted foolishly long ago.”

While Jim and Isabelle conversed, there came a sudden knock on the concealed door, followed by it swinging open, revealing Joshua’s figure.

Jim cast a glance in Joshua’s direction. Is there something you need, Joshua?”

Joshua responded, “I left my keys here.”

Jim glanced at the chair where Joshua had been seated and sure enough, saw a set of keys and a folded. paper airplane made from his sketch.

Joshua retrieved the key, unfolded the paper airplane, handed it back to Jim, and uttered an apology. “My bad.”

Jim smiled. “No problem.”

“Care to join me for a meal?” Jim inquired courteously.

“No, thanks.” Joshua took his keys and left.

On the weekend, Joshua headed towards Isabelle’s estate, holding a wrapped cake.

A black Maybach pulled up beside him, and the window rolled down to reveal George’s face.

After a traffic light, George broke the silence. “Is that for her?”

Joshua gripped the cake, opting not to dignify George’s mundane question. “I believe she already conveyed her sentiments to you previously.”

George’s tone turned severe as he cautioned, “Stay out of my business with her.”

Dylan interjected, “Stop stalling, Mr. George. Let’s settle this with fists!”

Dylan thought, Let’s just drag him somewhere and beat him up to alleviate Mr. George’s anger.

Joshua asserted, “My assurance stems from her trust in me.”

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He pressed on, “She opted for me over you. Did Mr. Harris believe she was merely fatigued and disinterested? Unwilling to commit?”

George’s eyes narrowed. “What are you getting at?”

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Joshua continued, “Didn’t she inform you? She has a longstanding acquaintance with my brother, which her friend Jim is aware of too.”

A subtle change crossed George’s expression.

Dylan remarked, “I suspected there was a connection. I underestimated this guy from the beginning

George’s jaw tensed. “And?”

Joshua replied. “To her, I’m more important than you.”

The tension between them was palpable like a fight could break out any second.

George exhibited remarkable composure. “With your brother’s aid, what heights can you truly reach?

Joshua shrugged. “As long as I can rely on it, that’s enough. For someone like you, clinging on so desperately is unbecoming. You should mind your image.

Dylan gripped the steering wheel tightly, wishing he could rip it off and hit Joshua with it.

George’s grip tightened, his countenance darkening further.

As the car navigated through the neighbourhood, it eventually halted in front of the mansion, averting any potential altercation.

Isabelle, while taking out the trash, observed Joshua stepping out of George’s vehicle, with George trailing closely behind.

Upon seeing this, Isabelle furrowed her brow, and before George could approach her, she inquired. directly. “What did you say to him?”

She even asked Joshua, “Are you alright?”

Joshua reassured her, “I’m okay.”

Her instinctive defense of Joshua and distrust of George were clear.

George was shocked when hearing Isabelle’s questions.

The ambiance swiftly shifted to one of solemnity as he struggled to rein in the emotions swelling within him, his fists tightly clenched.

He looked at Isabelle, his eyes filled with a mix of disappointment and anger.

His rage surged so fiercely that his chest rose and fell with each breath, and he nearly ground his teeth together.

Breathing heavily, he glared at Isabelle, before turning and storming back to his car, slamming the door as he left.

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Isabelle watched the vehicle depart with an inscrutable expression, sensing that she might have overstepped in some manner, a hint of annoyance flickering in her eyes.

After throwing out the trash, she made her way back to the mansion.

“How come you were with him?” Isabelle asked.

“I encountered him on the way,” Joshua said.

“Did he cause you any trouble?” Isabelle pressed.

Joshua thought for a moment. “Not particularly, but even if he had, it wouldn’t be surprising

Isabelle was silent for a moment.

Sensing the tension, Joshua changed the topic. “I picked up a cake for you. Care for a slice?”

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