Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 590

Stoddard leaned in, a mix of concern and disbelief in his voice, "Dude, did you even read the invite properly? It says 'Life Science Department Mixer', not some academic symposium!"

"I'm aware."

"And you're still going?"

"Problem?"

"Man, you're possessed or something..."

Hold on!

Stoddard's eyes widened as if he just put two and two together, staring at the invitation once more, "Life Science Department? Isn't that where Roseanne is?"

Owen Reynolds, who was fiddling with some gadgets, froze mid-action.

Stoddard moved closer, squinting at Owen, "Buddy, you've got bigger issues than being possessed. You're head over heels!"

"You've got a thing for Roseanne, haven't you?"

"Does she know?"

"Bro, you're way older than her. Think she's cool with that?"

Faced with Stoddard's rapid-fire questions, Owen was rendered speechless.

...

"...Professor? Professor!" Roseanne called out a few times.

to reality, "...What did you

home or to the lab after

figure stopped beside her. Roseanne instinctively looked up, locking eyes with the newcomer. Corley smirked, "Fancy seeing you here. Mind if I take a

"Could you scooch over a bit, pretty

shyly, nodded,

moving aside, Corley thanked her

surprised,

slight smile on his lips, "Is it that strange? Mr. Reynolds is here, isn't

was opening the talk.

here to

a CEO alumnus, wast

sc events

and Corley, an MBA student and

he too received

personally attend every event sponsored by Mr.

would make the CEO

almost startlingly so,

Owen's gaze darkened.

smile held a hint

Mamie tactfully intervened, "Um... I'm gonna grab some food.

The two left.

to Owen, "Professor, care for

offering a polite

Reynolds, such a busy man also

met his gaze, replying coolly, "Mr. Sullivan is

for

"Mutual feelings."

flickering, "What