From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 244

“Not interested. I’m going to Flame Training Base to work on myself, not to be your assistant.”

Honestly, it was laughable. After leaving Flame Training Base, he could make more money than he knew what to do with. He wasn’t about to waste his time on some game development gig. There was already over ten billion dollars sitting in his account, and he had no idea how to even spend it all. Did he really need their spare change?

Jasper’s proud little attitude was exactly like Laurinda’s. He didn’t care for Adolphus, and Adolphus didn’t bother forcing him.

As for Jasper’s skills, Garry could figure them out on his own. Laurinda just hoped Garry wouldn’t regret underestimating him today.

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After Adolphus left, Laurinda hopped into Pamela’s car and headed for the research institute. When they pulled up, she caught sight of a familiar figure at the entrance.

She had barely stepped out of the car when a tall guy, at least six foot one, hurried over with a big, excited grin.

“Laurinda, you actually came! I thought Grandpa was messing with me. You haven’t been back to Cabinda in forever.”

Laurinda looked up at Teddy, who towered over her, his smile eager to please. She couldn’t help but smile back.

“What’s wrong? Are you disappointed to see me?”

“Of course not! I’m just happy you’re here. Are you planning to take the college entrance exams this year? If you come to my university, I’ll look out for you.”

Teddy was already a sophomore and the student council president. If Laurinda came to his school, he’d finally get his chance to protect her for a change. Just thinking about it made him happy.

“My test scores aren’t that great. I’ll have to wait and see where I end up.”

They strolled side by side, chatting easily. Laurinda’s gaze swept over the busy research rooms inside the institute.

“I have a new approach. Maybe if I try, things will turn out differently.”

Laurinda understood the risks, but she had taken on this role. She couldn’t just keep relying on the hard work of the older researchers.

“If the rest of you can do it, why can’t I?”

She wasn’t being stubborn or reckless. She just truly believed that with her quick hands, she might have a better shot at success.

Fraser looked at her, sounding tired. “If you’ve got ideas, bring them up at the meeting. If the others agree, I’ll let you try.”

She rolled her eyes. “You’re so sneaky. You know they’ll agree with you no matter what. Saying that is basically just saying no.”

Laurinda let out a sigh, knowing they just wanted to protect her. Still, it was clear she needed to push forward with the experimental robotics project as soon as possible.