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-"

to avoid getting kicked out

who, caught off guard, instinctively responded,

"Charge!!!"

...

sooner said than done, the trio

out of the apartment building and immediately dialed her

had your

yep! What about

yet..." Mamie's voice suddenly

that. If his precious daughter was skipping meals, it

me what's

spilled the beans about the

what happened! Can you

Bam!

hand on the table, "This is outrageous! The college should be handling this, not covering it up. A prestigious

might as well set up our own lab, and Edna's team laughed at me. They said I was

the slightest. That's just

BUMS

a lab, right? If we have the money, my girl can build as many labs as she wants. Let's show them what real power is, and smack them right in their faces!"

dad was momentarily confused,

"To fund our lab!"