Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 532

Mamie and Caley locked eyes on Scales, making him feel a tad uncomfortable under their intense gaze. Scratching

his head, Scales muttered, "Why are you guys staring at me like that?"

It was kind of awkward.

"Mason, what exactly does your family do?" Mamie asked, her curiosity piqued.

Roseanne chimed in, "I remember you mentioned last time that your parents are... civil servants, right?"

It was clear that these were no ordinary "civil servants."

She left it at that, not prying any further.

Mamie might have been a bit too bold at times, but she was sharp. She had heard that offspring of high-ranking officials tend to keep a low profile. It made sense why he hadn't mentioned it before, so she didn't push the subject. Scales breathed a sigh of relief.

"I'll do my best to make it happen."

"Alright."

Mamie: "For the sake of the lab-"

"And to avoid

caught off guard, instinctively

"Charge!!!"

...

said than done, the trio sprang into

of the apartment building

had your

yep! What

yet..." Mamie's voice suddenly

he heard that. If his precious daughter was skipping meals, it must be

me what's going

spilled the beans about

that's what happened!

Bam!

should be handling this, not

Mamie nodded vigorously, "Dad, you won't believe it. I casually mentioned we might as well set up our own lab, and Edna's team laughed at me. They said I was dreaming and even called me fat... sob

listen to me, you're not fat not in the slightest. That's just a sign of wealth. We

BUMS

them what real power is, and smack them right in their

dad was momentarily confused, "...Agree to

"To fund our lab!"