Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 581

"Do you two know each other?" Halley asked with a hint of disinterest.

Roseanne nodded. "Yeah, we do."

"Of course!" Corley chimed in at the same time.

Halley raised an eyebrow, giving Corley a once-over, clearly not impressed by what he saw.

But Corley wasn't bothered by the scrutiny. He confidently pulled out a chair and sat next to Roseanne.

Let's see if this will make you back off when you see who you're up against.

Halley scoffed.

This guy sure has some nerve!

"Roseanne, aren't you going to introduce us?" Halley tilted his chin up, "This guy... doesn't seem like someone you'd hang out with."

What's that supposed to mean?!

And what do I look like then?

It was clear to Corley that Halley was throwing shade.

And yet, Roseanne seemed all too willing to indulge him, actually gearing up to make introductions.

Roseanne, he really doesn't look like your type. How about an introduction?" Corley shot back with

Halley's face darkened.

that followed, it felt like the

sensing the tension but clueless about

make two men who've

mine and a venture capitalist;

Corley: "Your cousin?!"

a venture

look, both men seemed a

Corley recovered first,

realize you

vel to

Let's call this tea a peace

straightforward and sincere attitude,

raised his tea cup in return: "No worries, Mr.

you're

right. Do you have an

couple of companies in that

surprised: "Those companies are pioneers in the smart home tech industry here, having gone public recently. It seems Mr. Sullivan has a keen

kind. Just a couple of lucky

taking Corley's modesty at face

a matter of luck.

a venture capitalist, personally