Chapter 322

"Feel free to list any terms you may have, Ms. Collins," Marcellus said. "Why me?" Valerie finally responded. "Because you have enough talent and skill." "Can I decide my working hours myself?" Valerie asked. Marcellus nodded. "We'll work around your academic schedule." "I don't like being told what to do by irrelevant people," Valerie added. "The only person whose instruction you'd need to follow in the lab would be me." "A probation period of three months, you said?" Valerie asked to be sure. Marcellus chuckled. "The company will happily hire you if you show exceptional results, irrespective of timing." "Alright. Give me a week to consider. I'll get back to you afterward." "I thought you'd be able to let me know your decision right away," Marcellus said. "I need to discuss this with my family." Marcellus cocked an eyebrow upon the mention of "family". "I thought you didn't have a good relationship with the Woodwards." "When I say my 'family,' I mean my man. It has nothin