Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 563

"I did some digging online, and it turns out, the qualifications for a construction company to build a lab are sky-high, not like putting up a regular house at all." "Plus, there's the whole layout of the security system after the lab's built. That's a tough nut for most construction outfits to crack."

The trio huddled in a coffee shop.

Roseanne took a sip of her coffee and shared the information she had gathered with the other two.

In front of Mamie were two servings of cheesecake, which she devoured attentively while still keeping an ear in the conversation.

"My buddy Duke knows a bunch of contractors, a few have business around Lumina too, but when I checked yesterday, they're all about houses, no clue about labs."

Roseanne sighed, "Guess it takes a pro to handle pro stuff."

Scales added, "And we'd better hire a separate architect to act as a bridge between us and the construction company. Otherwise, the lack of communication could really compromise the final outcome." For the next few days, the trio was anything but idle. Outside of classes, they spent most of their time scouting construction companies.

None really hit the mark.

Either the designers had no clue about lab construction, or the budget was through the roof.

can't do this anymore, I'm beat... Let's take a

two construction companies,

didn't have much luck

And Roseanne? Even worse.

guzzled down two bottles of soda, perking right up: "I refuse to believe that in all of Lumina City, there's not a single soul who knows how to fix up

another company lined up at five. They've got the credentials and a solid reputation. I'll head over and see what's up," Roseanne glanced at her watch.

"Hello?"

you busy? It's

"Big bro?!"

been in touch since that grand old lady's birthday bash, and calls were rare between them, so

I'm nearby at Kingswell University,

then, the construction company texted, saying their designer had

met at a small diner just off

Halley was

he had shed his overcoat upon entering, which he draped over a

"I've been meaning to ask you out to dinner for a while, but I've been swamped Plus, I figured you'd be busy with the new term. One thing led to another,