Chapter 39 Isabelle Recognises George From That Night
A man in a suit, carrying the slight evening chill, strode across the courtyard and through the main
entrance.
He nodded in acknowledgment after meeting Mr. Burton’s gaze and stood behind Isabelle on her right.
As the man approached, Isabelle, who was sitting on the sofa with her back to him, felt his tall figure cast a shadow over her.
“Well, well, what brings you here today? Have you found the person I’ve been searching for?” Mr. Burton <b>was </b>always thinking about the math prodigy who refused to reveal themself.
“I just met a client nearby and thought I’d drop by to see you,” George replied, instructing Dn to hand over the gifts they brought to Mr. Burton’s assistant. “If I’m not mistaken, your granddaughter’s birthday is next week. So, we brought a small gift.”
“How thoughtful of you,” Magnus nodded approvingly.
“Do <b>you </b>have a guest?” George nced at the girl on the sofa, who remained motionless.
Magnus immediately shook his head and corrected George with a serious expression, “She’s not a guest, she’s my lifesaver.”
“Lifesaver?” George could not help but take another look.
Magnus exined, “Please, <b>have </b><b>a </b>seat. Let’s talk”
George took a few steps forward and sat down next to Magnus.
His posture was rxed yet elegant and dignified. As he crossed his long legs, he exuded an aura of authority that came from holding a high position for a long time.
When George looked up, he was slightly surprised to see the girl’s face.
It’s her.
<i>The </i>same girl who saved my nephew.
Dn was stunned and blurted out, “She…
After a carefulparison, George confirmed that it was indeed her. <b>She </b>was thinner than when he had seen her through the car window, but there was no mistaking it.
However, wasn’t this girl in Norward City, thousands of miles away, just yesterday<i>? </i>And didn’t she break a boy’s leg? How did the end up sitting in his teacher’s <b>house </b>in Taragon City right now?
Isabelle met the man’s gaze without hesitation. The moment their eyes met, George thought, It seems she recognises me.
So he wondered, What would <i>her </i>reaction be upon <b>seeing </b>me?
However, she did not react.
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picking up the ss of water on the table and taking a sip.
It was a normal reaction to seeing a stranger, although itcked a bit of politeness and restraint.
George was a bit puzzled.
Dn had arranged for someone to secretly protect this girl, but she found out and even said, “The Harris family spent all their money on bodyguards.”
If this did not prove that she knew about the Harris family and Sam, it should prove that she knew about Timothy intervening twice on her behalf at his behest.
However, she acted as if she did not know him.
George rested his hand on his leg, his fingers tapping rhythmically.
Isabelle’s gaze was drawn to his hand. The man’s palm wasrge, with distinct knuckles and long fingers. The small mole on the first knuckle of his index finger added a hint of restrained allure to his handsome hand, just like the one she had seen on theputer screen-that night!
Isabelle’s drinking slowed down as her gaze lingered on the mole on George’s hand. After that, she moved her gaze upward, finally stopping at the man’s chest and waist to make a carefulparison.
Isabelle’s bold gaze caught George’s attention.
So, he followed her gaze and looked down at his own body.
It was him! Isabelle confirmed that the <b>man </b>who had hacked into Ethan’s phone that night was the mant sitting in front of her now–George Harris.
It was a bit surprising that the chairman of the Harris Group was also aputer whiz.
“What is she looking at?” Dn muttered to himself, knowing that his boss was handsome enough to attract both women and men.
But isn’t she being a little bold right now?
Doesn’t she know how to be reserved?
George did not mind. He looked away and asked his teacher, “You just said this youngdy saved your life. What happened?”
Magnus briefly exined, “I went out to buy a birthday gift for my granddaughter, and my old ailment. acted up. I almost didn’t make it, but this girl saved me with acupuncture. If it were not for her, I would <b>have </b>been in <b>danger</b>.”
“Acupuncture?” George nced at therge bag of medicinal herbs in front of Isabelle,belled Maven Apothecary.
“Do you know acupuncture?” George asked Isabelle.
“A little.” Intuitively, Isabelle did not want to get too involved with <b>this </b>seemingly polite but dangerous.
man.
She knew that he was not a simple businessman.
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George said, “My surname is Harris, how should I address you?
Magnus pped his thigh. “Oh, gosh! I forgot to <b>ask </b>your name, Miss.”
Isabelle replied. “My name is Isabelle. Isabelle Jenkins.”
Dn was a bit confused seeing Isabelle’s face. His thoughts were almost identical to George’s. They were wondering how Isabelle, who should be in Norward City, suddenly appeared in Taragon City and even became Mr. <b>Burton’s </b><b>saviour</b>.
Dn doubted if he had recognised the wrong person. Plus, Isabelle seemed <b>much </b>thinner than the <bst </b>time he saw her. Many people in the world looked alike anyway.
It was not until he heard Isabelle say her name that Dn <b>was </b>sure it was the same person.
So he nced at Isabelle, then at George who was talking to her, obviously wanting to say something.
“Nice <b>name</b>.” Magnus looked at Isabelle with admiration. He smiled and praised her to George, “Don’t underestimate her. She has extraordinary medical skills and–courage, so she must have a promising future. After saying that, he gave her a thumbs<b>–</b><b>up</b>.
“Miss Jenkins dared to help a stranger in today’s unpredictable society, and even a sick one at that. She’s truly a warm–hearted person.” George’s words had a hidden meaning. He was subtly reminding her that she had saved Sam that night.
Unexpectedly. Isabelle did not fall for it and responded, “Not many peoplepliment me like that.”
Magnus, <b>unaware </b>of the underlying meaning, continued to enthusiastically introduce George to Isabelle, “This is the chairman of the Harris Group. Despite his young age, he has remarkable business acumen. Moreover, he’s also my proudest student. When you get into Taragon University, you’ll have to call him
senior.”
George said, “You’re still in school, Miss Jenkins? Are you nning to go to Taragon University?”
Whether Isabelle truly did not recognise him or was pretending not to, George had no intention of reminding her, let alone exposing her.
“Do you <b>have </b>any good suggestions, Mr. Harris?” Isabelle casually inquired.
George shook his head with a slight smile. “Taragon University is excellent. I wish you sess <b>in </b>your studies, Miss Jenkins.<b>”</b>
Isabelle responded indifferently. “Thank you.”
“Youngdy, are you sure you don’t want to consider Taragon Medical School? With your skills and qualifications, you’re bound to excel in the medical field. Magnus, who wanted to contribute to the medical school, did not want to let go of such a promising student.
Isabelle did not answer immediately.
At this moment, George asked. “Miss Jenkins, do you have a preferred major?”
Mathematics or medicine? Isabelle pondered for a moment before answering, “Computer science sounds good.”
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Magnus looked pained and incredulous. “Computer science?”
“Computer science offers numerous job opportunities. If you’re interested after <b>graduation</b>, you cane to work for me. We are in need of technical staff. George was purely trying to repay Sam’s favor.
<i>Work </i><i>for </i>you at the Harris Group?
Isabelle’s eyebrows raised uncontrobly, she thought to herself, Who do you think you are?
None of her identities were inferior to his status as the chairman of the Harris Group. Work for him?
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“I’m <b>not </b>interested,” Isabelle said directly.
<i>You </i>don’t know what’s <i>good </i><i>for </i><i>you</i>, Dn thought.
He had no idea how polite Isabelle was being.
If Yves were here, he would haveughed out loud and replied for Isabelle, “Let Blood Shadow work for you? Are you daydreaming?
Send <b>Gifts</b>
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