Charlotte is an interior decorator and has recently entered into a contract with George, to renovate a loft into a study for a sum of RM100,000.00. She had agreed to finish work on the study by September 2021. However due to illness and other contracts she was afraid that she would not be able to complete the work on time. Charlotte proposed an extension for completion of the project, but George was keen to get the project completed in September 2021. George proposed to pay Charlotte an additional RM50,000.00 if she would complete the project on time. Encouraged by this incentive, Charlotte stopped work on all her other projects and managed to complete George's study by September 2021 in accordance with her contractual obligation. However, George refuses to pay the extra RM50,000.00.

a) Explain what is consideration and does consideration need to be adequate in order to be valid? Your answer must refer to relevant case law and statutory provision(s). [10 Marks]

b) Can Charlotte successfully sue George for the additional RM50,000.00? Explain your analysis with reference to relevant case law(s). [10 Marks]