Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 579

Corley frowned, a hint of impatience lacing his voice, "So, are we doing this my way, or are you still trying to call the shots?"

The man shrunk back, not daring to utter another word.

A familiar voice caused Roseanne to glance their way instinctively.

Just then, Halley called out to her, "Roseanne, come sit with us!"

Corley whipped his head around.

Their eyes met, both momentarily taken aback.

Corley was the first to recover, a smile breaking across his face as he stood and walked towards her, his eyes filled with surprise and delight, "What are you doing here?" "Checking out the construction site."

"Why are you interested in a construction site?"

Roseanne retorted, "Can't I be?"

"It's just... you're not studying architecture or making money from it. What's the catch? Looking for some inspiration or just for kicks?"

Roseanne coughed lightly, "I own a piece of land here, planning to build a house. Is there a problem?"

"Here? You own land?"

it clicked, "The

you know about that?!" Roseanne's eyes widened

lightly, "What about you

Murray had given the land, he'd sought Corley's

dedication over the years, deserved better. Their joint venture was now a publicly listed company, and

that, tolerating him. Any other entrepreneur would have outright rejected such an unfair distribution

upon finding out, had been

Why him?

Murray land such

was just a step

Just one step!

out to him twice, "Daydreaming? You didn't

a fool. Don't mind

was asking, what

last month. Came to check on it today." Roseanne blinked, "You're into real estate

As far as

was more

on

high risk, high

somewhat pleased, quirked a smile, "You still keep tabs on what I

Seems she's still interested...

Roseanne, oblivious to his