Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 900

"Carlson," Roseanne suddenly said, cutting him off. Her interruption surprised the others, who knew her to be more reserved.

Carlson turned to look at her.

"Before you announce your decision," Roseanne said, "there are a few things I want to say."

"Okay," Carlson replied, his expression serious.

"As a member of Boundless Lab, you receive a monthly salary. It’s based on a tiered system—Researcher, Assistant Scientist, Scientist, Senior, and Principal Scientist. Your title is one factor, but your research output is another. You’re aware of this, right?"

Carlson nodded. "I am."

But he didn't understand why Roseanne was bringing it up now.

"The lab is prepared to offer you an advance on your salary for the next ten years. The initial estimate is four million dollars. Of course, this is just a projection. Your actual earnings could be more or less, but this is the amount the lab can advance you."

Carlson was stunned. "R-Roseanne—"

Mr. Smith’s eyes went wide with disbelief. No one had ever told him that studying and doing research could earn so much money. After all, he’d never heard Carlson mention getting paid for the work he did with his previous mentor, let alone a sum this astronomical.

"This money should be enough to solve your immediate problems," Roseanne continued, "but it comes with conditions."

"Since it’s a salary advance, it means you must remain with Boundless Lab for the next ten years. You can't accept offers from other institutions. You'll also be required to meet annual targets for academic output and achieve the corresponding promotions."

This wasn't charity or pity. At most, it was an early investment from Roseanne and a retention strategy for the lab. Good researchers were rare, and a researcher with Carlson's talent and work ethic was even rarer. His potential had earned him this offer.

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