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

but burst into laughter at his

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

didn't even ask about the budget or negotiate the price. You sure you're

have

response was light-hearted. "No

"Why's that?"

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

"Bro..." Roseanne sighed, "You

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

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like his cunning uncle or his pretentious

did it remind her

Right! Norris!

The resemblance was uncanny!

...

the evening, they met up to discuss the project in

the same little

pausing to greet Owen Reynolds briefly before hurrying off. Owen watched her rush

she still worried about

the issue first came up, he had contacted the administration office. According to the rules, students weren't allowed to apply for other labs

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

her to use his lab, but Roseanne had