I Love You, Miss Genius (Bonnie Shepard and Ivor Knight) novel Chapter 544

"No chance."

Kramer's heart felt like it was pricked. "Um... you're being too straightforward, aren't you?"

"I don't want you to waste your time and energy."

"Where do I fall short? Is it because her family is wealthy?" Kramer asked.

"It has nothing to do with that."

"Then why did you say that?" Kramer suddenly realized something, "Are you saying she already has a boyfriend?"

Jim nodded, then spoke seriously, "That person is outstanding—so outstanding that I trust him with my life. While she may appear to be a deity to the rest of the world, I see her as a normal girl capable of pursuing happiness.

"I hope she can live an ordinary and happy life, marry, and have children like everyone else."

The more Kramer listened, the more confused he felt. "W-What are you talking about? What deity? Who is she, exactly? Why does it sound like she's very formidable? Is she a celebrity?"

Jim realized what he said earlier was inappropriate. "You don't need to take it too seriously."

Kramer scrutinized Jim. "No, you're hiding something from me."

Jim averted his gaze. "What could I be hiding from you? Stop thinking nonsense."

"No, no, no! I know you very well. You’re hiding something from me. You better come clean. Otherwise, I'm calling all our old classmates over tonight to get you drunk. Let’s see if you'll spill the beans!"

"You've called Mitchel Young and the others, too?"