Resurrecting the Genius Within (Calypso Rain) novel Chapter 142

Resurrecting the Genius Within 

Chapter 142 Increased Stakes 

Isabelle gave Bella a cool look and said, “Mind your own business 

Bella shot back, “You are just a country bumpkin, aren’t you?” 

Danny jumped in. “Why are you always hanging around? Are you that bored? Don’t you have anything else to talk about? Why interrupt others?” 

Bella cursed. “You… 

Danny scolded back, “F*ck you!” 

Danny was visibly upset, and Bella continued to provoke him. 

Despite her frustration, Bella refrained from escalating the argument. Previously, she had confronted Danny with support from her cousin, who had been engaged to George, but the engagement was swiftly terminated. 

The entire issue started when George’s mother subtly suggested a potential marriage alliance, a move that was obvious to all involved. 

Although her cousin had never met George, the proposal was quietly withdrawn, and George’s mother did not mention it again. 

Now, her cousin spent her days at home, distraught. 

If Danny found out about this, he would definitely make fun of her. 

Biting her lip in frustration, Bella glared at Danny and declared, Tm not speaking to you.” 

Turning back to Isabelle, clearly upset, she challenged, “Why continue the charade? Can’t keep up the facade any longer? You pretend to have experience when you don’t. Sure, seeking advice from Jim sounds simple, but can you actually approach someone of his stature? You might have heard of Jim, but do you really grasp his level of influence and status?” 

Isabelle slightly furrowed her brow in response. 

Just as Danny was gearing up to respond, Isabelle interjected calmly, “What if I get him to come here?” 

Bella laughed mockingly. “If you manage to get Jim to give a lecture at Taragon University, or even just get him here, I’ll call you my father!” 

Isabelle shot back, “I don’t have a daughter like you.” 

Surprised and infuriated, Bella snapped, “Are you scared? If not, then stop bragging next time.” 

Bella rolled her eyes contemptuously, showing her reluctance to continue the conversation. As she turned to go buy coffee, Isabelle suggested, “Let’s make a more realistic bet.” 

“You really are pushing it, Bella murmured, irritated, “Fine, I’ll accept any bet you propose; just don’t chicken out if you lose. 

“Isabelle, are you sure about this? Don’t… Danny started to whisper urgently, trying to signal to Isabelle. 

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Chapter 142 Increased Stakes 

Anxious thar Isabelle might back out, Bella quickly asked, “What’s the bet?” 

After giving Bella a measured look, Isabelle reluctantly proposed, “Let’s keep it simple, 1.5 million 

The sum neatly matched what it would cost to bring Jim to lecture. 

68% 

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Without missing a beat, Bella agreed, “Okay, but if you lose, you have to crawl like a dog in front of the entire school.” 

“Bella, you’re being ridiculous. Maybe you should get some sun and clear your head,” Danny intervened before Isabelle could reply, slamming his hand on the table, “Crawling like a dog? Why don’t you try dropping dead first?” 

Bella was startled by his reaction. 

“What’s it to you?” she retorted. 

Danny countered, “Alright, you want to bet? Let’s increase the stakes. If you lose, you have to do a striptease for me. 

Blushing. Bella faltered, “Y–You’re disgracefull 

Danny retorted. “Feeling scared now? If you are, go bother someone else. You’re just annoying me,” 

Irritated, Bella turned to Isabelle and said firmly, “Let’s go ahead with the bet! And don’t think you can rely on your family’s clout to help her.” 

She scoffed at Isabelle. “This country girl probably doesn’t even know how to spell Jim Carter’s name. It’s downright ridiculous.” 

Bella was ready to escalate the bet with Isabelle. 

Isabelle, unfazed, was prepared to match the increased stakes. 

With that, Bella stormed off. 

Danny paced back and forth, exasperated. “Do you even know who Jim is? Do you honestly think he’s just some lawyer?” 

Isabelle responded calmly, “He’s just a lawyer