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,

asked if you're heading home or to the lab after

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

to Mamie, "Could you scooch over a

somewhat shyly,

thanked her

was surprised, "You're here

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

was opening the

here

a CEO alumnus, wast

events

student and the cash cow.

too

asked, "Do you personally attend every

the CEO life

he replied candidly, almost startlingly so,

Owen's gaze darkened.

smile held a hint

I'm gonna grab some food. Roseanne, wanna

The two left.

bottle of water to Owen, "Professor, care

it, offering a

a busy man

gaze, replying coolly, "Mr. Sullivan is

for Roseanne.

"Mutual feelings."

menace flickering, "What are you implying, Professor? I