Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 566

"Seriously, Anne, why are you asking all these questions?"

Roseanne's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Because, my dear brother, I've got a project that's right up your alley. Are you in?!"

Halley was momentarily stunned, his eyes wide with surprise.

"...What kind of project?"

"A smart lab. But there's a catch - you'll need to handle the construction part as well."

Yes, Roseanne was not looking for just any laboratory; she wanted a state-of-the-art, fully automated lab!

The meal was rushed, with both of them scarfing down their food.

After hearing Roseanne's requirements, Halley couldn't wait to leave and start working on a proposal for the project.

As soon as he left, Roseanne immediately hit up a group call with her two other "partners in crime," Mamie and Scales. Naturally, they were all in.

It seemed there was no better plan than this.

That night, Roseanne went home and drafted a more detailed list of requirements to send to Halley's email.

She thought she might have to wait a few days for a response, but to her surprise, Halley called first thing the next morning.

I'm all in on this project! From this moment, you're

burst into laughter at his enthusiasm. "Bro,

the brother-sister thing; I'm at your service, your loyal contractor." Roseanne laughed even harder but got his point

ask about the budget or negotiate the price. You sure you're okay with this? Don't

did he have to be so

response was light-hearted. "No

"Why's that?"

you wouldn't let me down. And second, even if it doesn't turn a profit, helping you out and keeping my business running is

"Bro..." Roseanne sighed, "You

not to be so straightforward in the future. It's too easy to get

QUMS

like his cunning uncle

who did it remind

Right! Norris!

The resemblance was uncanny!

...

up

at the

there after her classes, only pausing to greet Owen Reynolds briefly before hurrying off. Owen

worried about the lab

the issue first came up, he had contacted the administration office. According to the rules,

even with Owen's influence, he couldn't just bypass

about inviting her to use his lab, but Roseanne