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.

reality, "...What did you

you're heading home or to the lab after

before she could finish, a tall figure stopped beside her. Roseanne instinctively looked up, locking eyes with

you scooch

shyly,

thanked her and casually sat next to

was surprised,

at Owen, a slight smile on his lips, "Is it that strange? Mr. Reynolds

opening the talk.

here

a CEO alumnus, wast

events sought

student and the

he too

"Do you personally attend every event sponsored

CEO life

replied candidly, almost startlingly so,

Owen's gaze darkened.

smile held a hint of

I'm gonna grab some food. Roseanne, wanna join?" "Sure!" Roseanne quickly got

The two left.

a bottle of water to Owen,

accepted it, offering a

man

coolly, "Mr.

for

"Mutual feelings."

"What are