Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 536

Roseanne snapped back to reality, whirling around to face the newcomer.

Murray, clad in a sharp suit, stood erect and appeared leaner than before, his cheeks slightly hollowed out.

As she surveyed him, Murray's gaze devoured her in return.

She wore a beige knit sweater paired with black skinny jeans, topped off with a khaki trench coat. Her hair, uncolored and uncurled, cascaded past her shoulders in a casual flow. White sneakers adorned her feet, simple and pristine.

"Hey there," Roseanne initiated when he remained silent, breaking the ice with a greeting that felt oddly formal for two people who had once been so close.

In that moment, Murray felt as if struck by Thor's hammer.

"Anne... do we really need to be so formal with each other?"

Roseanne offered a smile, but didn't bite.

Murray's heart ached, yet he managed a smile as well. "You here for something?"

"Yes," she nodded earnestly.

"Shall we talk inside?"

"Sure."

headed toward the

followed closely, shutting the door behind them, cutting off the curious glances from the

her before. Is she here to see Mr. Sherwood

came from a female assistant, new to the job for just

had previously made a mistake with flight

frowned, "Finished with your tasks? Learned everything you need to? So many questions, you

smile faltered, "Sorry, just a

room. "The rest of you

was as good

long you've been here or your experience level, remember this—" "Ask fewer questions, pry less, and keep curiosity in

Heads bowed in acknowledgment.

returning to his desk but instead, reluctantly

The boss's voice, slightly

looked down, "Mr. Sherwood, the golf game with Mr.

"Cancel it."

Maurice wasn't surprised by the

it was Ms.

about, and missed every

Inside the office-

Murray pulled out a chair

thanks. Let's get down to