I Love You, Miss Genius

‘Did | decide to let go of my petty differences with Bonnie because she's Ms. Bonita? No. That's not true at all.

‘Bonnie simply possesses maturity and talents that | can never hope to match. I've been arrogant my whole life. | never thought anyone was better than me. That all changed when | met Bonnie. ‘She has achieved so much.

That's not all, either. She might be talented and have many skills, but she never flaunts them. Instead, she's modest about them. | can't compete with her on that alone." Sienna's mind wandered back to all the arrogant things she had done because she considered herself talented.

‘I didn't think much about it before. Looking back, | realize how absurd and immature I've always been. | was ignorant.

It's no wonder Bonnie was able to play me like a fool.

‘Maybe I'm nothing but an ignorant child to Bonnie. That could explain why she hasn't held any of it over me."

Various thoughts flashed in Sienna's mind. After working through them, she finally saw her real feelings. She smiled at Leo. "I've let go of it, Grandpa, but | didn't do so just because she's Ms. Bonita. It's also because of who she is when she's Bonnie." ‘This is what I've been waiting for." Reaching out, he patted his granddaughter on the shoulder, his face filled with love.

"Judging by your expression, | think you've thoroughly thought it through and come to terms with it. Ms. Bonita is a fine example for you to follow. Learn what you can from her.” She couldn't help but ask him, "Do you think | stand a chance to be better than her?" He glanced at her and stroked his chin gently. "Do you want me to tell you the truth or sugarcoat it for you?" She knew what he meant. "I-I guess you should sugarcoat it, Grandpa." He responded swiftly, "There's no way you'll ever become better than her."

‘That means the truth is the opposite of what he said.

Grandpa's trying to say that | still stand a chance to overtake Bonita and become better than she is! | didn't think Grandpa had such high hopes for me and believed in my capabilities." The thought of it made her feel overjoyed. Even her eyes were sparkling with hope now. "Well, what about the truth, Grandpa? Can you tell me the truth?" He glanced at her again and said, "The truth is that you can live ten times as long, but you'll never catch up to her achievements.” Sienna remained quiet.

‘Ugh... | shouldn't have asked him at all." A couple of weeks later, Bonnie was standing on the roof of a skyscraper as she cast a glance at the milling crowds on the ground.

Strong, chilling gusts of wind blew past her, lifting her long hair and her sleeves.

She might've been skinny and frail, but she remained sure- footed in the face of the howling wind.

Although she looked tough, there was this sense of miserable loneliness about her.

Jim, who had just come to the rooftop, saw how she looked and felt disheartened. Worried that he might disturb her, he walked to her side slowly.

"The International Scientific Research Conference is over.

We have to return to Arvandor." She looked at him, her eyes still filled with distress.

"Any leads on Ivor?"

Jim let out a barely perceptible sigh.

"The people | sent out have done their best to find him.

Even the higher-ups have dispatched numerous people, but there are still no leads." Bonnie frowned but remained silent.

Memories of the days with Ivor by her side involuntarily surfaced, making her sad. However, she didn't show this.

Her long lashes quivered a little but concealed every ‘emotion in her gaze.

Even though Bonnie didn't say anything, Jim could still feel the sadness lingering over her.

"If Ivor sees you like this, he will feel very upset." Hearing Jim's words, Bonnie felt startled Ivor used to hold her hand and console her whenever he noticed she was in a poor mood. His eyes were full of care for her.

She had to cheer up and get over her depressive state, as Ivor was so kind to her and wouldn't let her suffer even a little.

With this in mind, Bonnie's dim phoenix eyes becbrighter.

"You're right. Even if I'm feeling sad, it's useless. It's better to pull myself together and think of more ways to find out about his whereabouts." Jim felt happy seeing Bonnie brighten up.

"You're thinking in the right direction. Should | prepare to return to the city next?" Bonnie responded indifferently, "Yes, go ahead and prepare." "Okay." Jim quickly left. Little did he know that as soon as he left, Bonnie's phone would vibrate.

Her eyes narrowed at the message on the screen as she glanced down. Her hand holding the phone tensed.

"He is with me. You must calone." The message ended with an address on an island.

Bonnie rubbed her phone to calm her emotions. She had anticipated that these people would casking for trouble.

She just didn't expect them to wait for half a month, which showed remarkable patience.

Bonnie went downstairs to head to the address. However, when she reached the bottom of the stairs, she noticed Jim busy in the room.

abruptly stopped.

If she told Jim about this, he would not let her

take the risk. But saving Ivor was crucial, and she had to figure out how to get past Jim.

Sensing her gaze, Jim turned around and met Bonnie's eyes. "Why are you looking atlike that?" Bonnie calmly turned away.

"It's nothing. Go ahead and pack up, and I'll tell you ‘something later." Jim didn't bother to pack his things and stood up.

"Are we keeping secrets from each other? Just say what you have to say. Why beat around the bush?" Bonnie continued, "Actually, | want you to have a drink with me." "Drink?" Jim was a little surprised. "Why so sudden?" Bonnie sighed lightly, feigning sadness.

et "I've been feeling very depressed lately. The more | think about it, the more | realize the validity of what y said you would be unhappy if he saw youlike this. So | want to have a drink and wait for him to cback in the best condition

possible." Jim nodded. "It's good that you've cto terms with it. It's just m drinking, right? I'll accompany you! Wait here, and I'll bring over a few bottles of aged wine from the cellar. || X