Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 583

Roseanne remained silent as the conversation drifted off into the hum of the engine. The silence lingered until the car pulled to a stop at the end of a quaint, tree-lined street. "We're here," Corley announced, breaking the stillness.

"Thanks for lending a hand, Mr. Sullivan. My brother will discuss the payment details with you," Roseanne replied, her voice tinged with gratitude.

"Sure thing."

He didn't refuse the offer of payment, a straightforwardness that eased a weight off Roseanne's shoulders.

"Goodbye then."

"Take care, Anne."

...

Halley was quick to take the reins of the two construction crews Corley had recommended. By the next day, he had negotiated the terms and finalized the contracts. The work commenced without a hitch on the third day.

"So, we've agreed to meet once a week to check in on the project's progress, just you, me, and him," Halley explained.

Roseanne frowned. "Do we really need Corley involved? It's not like he's the foreman or anything."

Besides, with Corley's busy schedule, it seemed unlikely he'd have time for such minutiae.

"I thought the same, but he insisted on weekly meetings," Halley said, the hint of a smirk on his face. "He's pretty adamant about taking responsibility since it's his crew on the line. Says all his workers, whether on the field or in the office, are equal in his eyes. No hierarchy."

left a message for you,

"What did he say?"

he's more than happy to take the lead

to woo you or something? His intentions couldn't be more obvious. But I'll give him credit for

are unreliable. Don't let him charm

couldn't help but laugh. "Don't worry, I won't be fooled

free

she wasn't about to dive back into the world

velel

to conduct, research to explore,

...

A week flew by.

Roseanne, along with her colleagues Scales and Mamie had moved

Swr

between campuses, everything else

cafeteria was a highlight-delicious beyond expectation, much to Mamie's delight. Barely done

be so bad, right? We're close to three cafeterias; a couple of minutes

quick access to food

basic necessity!" Mamie

"I just... eat less and

implying I overeat and snack all day? I didn't expect this from

"That's not what I-"