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

if you're heading home or to

stopped beside her. Roseanne instinctively looked up, locking eyes with the newcomer. Corley smirked, "Fancy seeing you here. Mind

to Mamie, "Could you

shyly,

moving aside, Corley thanked her and casually sat next to

surprised, "You're here

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

the talk.

shrugged, "I'm here

a CEO alumnus, wast

sc events sought

Corley, an MBA student

too received an

you personally attend

the CEO life

he replied candidly, almost startlingly so, "I came because you were here." Roseanne:

Owen's gaze darkened.

held a hint

grab some food. Roseanne, wanna join?"

The two left.

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

it, offering a

Reynolds, such a busy man also

gaze, replying coolly, "Mr. Sullivan

for

"Mutual feelings."

flickering, "What are