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

home or to the lab

her. Roseanne instinctively looked up, locking eyes with

"Could you scooch over a bit,

somewhat shyly,

moving aside, Corley thanked her and casually sat

surprised,

his lips, "Is

was opening the talk.

shrugged, "I'm here to

a CEO alumnus, wast

events sought

Corley, an MBA student and the

he too received an

attend every event sponsored by Mr.

CEO life seem

almost startlingly so, "I

Owen's gaze darkened.

a hint

grab some food. Roseanne, wanna join?"

The two left.

of water to Owen, "Professor,

offering a polite

a busy man also

his gaze, replying coolly, "Mr. Sullivan is

for

"Mutual feelings."

flickering, "What