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.

back to reality, "...What did

if you're heading home or to the lab after this."

tall figure stopped beside her. Roseanne instinctively looked up, locking eyes with the newcomer. Corley smirked, "Fancy seeing

turning to Mamie, "Could you scooch

shyly, nodded,

her and

surprised,

a slight smile on his lips, "Is

was opening the talk. And

here to play

a CEO alumnus, wast

sc events sought

MBA student

too received

attend every event sponsored by

CEO life seem rather

so,

Owen's gaze darkened.

a

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

The two left.

passed a bottle of water to Owen, "Professor, care

it, offering a

such a busy man also has time

his gaze, replying coolly, "Mr. Sullivan

came for

"Mutual feelings."

flickering, "What are you implying,