When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0893

“Joli.” Miranda suddenly interrupted him. Her abruptness surprised those who knew her well. Even Joli turned to look at her.

She continued, “Before you make a decision, I have a few things to say.”

“Okay.” He looked serious.

“You know that joining Infinity Lab comes with a structured monthly salary, right?” Miranda began. “The pay scale depends on your rank–from research assistant to assistant scientist, scientist, senior scientist, and principal scientist.

“But it’s not just about rank. Your income is also tied to the quality and your experimental output. You understand this, right?”

Joli nodded. “Yes.” But he didn’t understand why she was bringing this up now.

She continued, “The Infinity Lab will offer you a salary advance for the next ten years. Based on preliminary calculations, the amount is estimated at four million dollars. Of course, this is just an estimate.

“The actual figure might be higher or lower depending on various factors. But that’s the amount we can offer you.”

Joli was shocked. “M–Miranda…”

Even Ollie’s eyes widened in disbelief. He had never imagined that studying and doing research could earn this much.

Ollie had never heard his son mention getting paid-

help you resolve your immediate concerns,

that means you’ll be tied to

jump ship. During that time, you’ll need to meet specific academic milestones and produce a

wasn’t charity, nor was it an act of sympathy. Instead, it was a calculated investment on Miranda’s part and a smart way for her lab to retain valuable

rare, and researchers like Joli–talented, hardworking, and dedicated–were even rarer. He had earned

a glance. They had already made up their minds not to move.

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Chapter 0893

They knew life in the

it when the time

medical expenses,

family to the city, cover medical buy a house, and even for Julie’s education needs. There would even be enough

dollars outright, he would have refused it. From Miranda’s and Sam’s perspective, while they could afford it, there was no reason

sense.

for the next ten years—a deal that

Joli, this money wasn’t a handout but a payment for his