Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1339

“But...”

Burt spread his hands, laughing bitterly. “I don't have any massive projects to work on.”

Opportunities like that never fell into his lap.

“I'll give you one.” Luella pulled a file from her drawer and handed it to him. “A partnership in Australis. Want it?”

“Huh?”

Burt glanced at the file. When he saw the words “Subterra Vanguard,” his eyes nearly popped out of his head.

He pointed at himself, completely lost. “Me?”

“Yes, you!”

Luella remained perfectly calm, speaking unhurriedly. “I've already negotiated most of the Subterra Vanguard project. You just need to handle the follow-up work. How about it?”

“Ah?”

Burt fell into a deep spiral of disbelief, stammering, “Mr. Langley, did I hear that right? You're giving me the massive Subterra Vanguard project?”

“Yes! You heard right!”

Luella was getting tired of repeating herself. “I'm giving you the Subterra Vanguard project. Once the deal is finalized, you'll be the person with the highest contribution rate in the entire Political Council.”

“When the time comes, I'll cast my vote for you in the election.”

“What if the others object?” Burt asked.

“They'll agree.”

Luella tapped her fingers rhythmically on the desk. “Once your rank goes up, your authority will increase. You'll be able to secure even more funding for your projects. Don't you want that?”

“I want it.”

Burt replied cautiously.

“Do exactly as I say.” Luella lifted her chin, smiling. “I guarantee you'll get what you want.”

“But...”

Burt was still deeply confused. He pressed the issue. “Mr. Langley, why are you helping me?”

He had been agonizing over this question for days.

“Like I said, I like good people.” Luella crossed her legs, swinging her bare foot, looking arrogant and entirely at ease. “And you just happen to be a good person.”

Burt: “???”

“Really?!” Jared's eyes sparkled, instantly cheered up again. “I heard you! You can't take it back!”

“Mhm!” Luella hummed firmly, patting the back of the little guy's head. Her tone was still gruff, “Walk faster. Didn't you eat breakfast?”

“I did!”

The little boy immediately straightened his back, marching with renewed vigor.

Luella almost couldn't hold back her laughter.

This annoying kid was actually kind of adorable. It would be nice if he were her real brother.

Everyone took their seats.

Jared pulled his chair close to Luella, eagerly pouring her tea and handing her water.

Watching this unfold on the screen, Yvonne and Esme Langley were so furious they were ready to vomit blood.

“Did you investigate him or not?!” Esme furiously demanded of the aide beside her.

“I did.”

The assistant paled in fear, whispering, “There was no mix-up at the hospital. Young Master Jared is truly Madam's biological son, your actual brother!”