Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 533

On the other end of the phone, Duke stayed silent for a long moment before finally speaking up, "... You guys are seriously planning to start your own lab?" "Absolutely!"

"This isn't some whimsical idea that just popped into your heads?"

Mamie replied eagerly, "Of course not! We're dead serious about this!"

"Alright then, ten million, right? I'll transfer it to your account at the bank in a bit!"

"Wow-thank you, Duke! Love you, xoxo-"

Duke chuckled with a hint of affection, the kind only a doting father could muster.

That very evening, Mamie shared a screenshot of the transaction in their group chat.

Bright and bold were the seven zeroes in her account, impossible to miss.

Mamie: All set-0

...

Scales couldn't help but smile upon seeing that "~", almost able to picture how smug Mamie must have been while sending that message.

It seemed he had to step up his game too.

and walked over to the couch, "Grandpa, it's been a

been ages since someone actually sat

man, leaning on his cane, got up from the couch

two rounds, each

games,

again. You seem off today, what's

Scales feigned frustration, "Honestly, it's your chess skills. They've improved. Have you been practicing behind my

enough, his grandfather burst into

no,

hold back and naturally

man, pouting in a childishly sullen manner, said, "You said I practiced, but it looks like you were

pause, he

into you today, coming home out of the blue and even offering

matter?" v

"Cough!"

knew he couldn't hide anything

academic bullying

enduring it

it's better to

veline

and the location,

paperwork is left..."

at his grandfather, almost pleading