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.

snapped back to reality, "...What did

home or

together. But before she could finish, a tall figure stopped beside her. Roseanne instinctively looked up, locking eyes with the newcomer. Corley smirked, "Fancy seeing you here. Mind if I take

you scooch over a

shyly,

aside, Corley thanked her and casually sat next

surprised, "You're

Owen, a slight smile on his lips, "Is it that

was opening the talk.

"I'm here to play Santa

a CEO alumnus, wast

events sought

an MBA student and the cash cow.

he too

attend every event sponsored by

CEO life seem

startlingly so, "I came because you

Owen's gaze darkened.

a hint of

"Um... I'm gonna grab

The two left.

a bottle of water to Owen,

it, offering

man also has time for

replying coolly, "Mr. Sullivan is

came for

"Mutual feelings."

eyes narrowed, a hint of menace flickering, "What are you implying, Professor? I suddenly