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,

or to

tall figure stopped beside her. Roseanne instinctively looked up,

Mamie, "Could you scooch over

somewhat shyly,

thanked her and casually sat next to

surprised,

lips,

opening the

"I'm here

a CEO alumnus, wast

events sought

and Corley, an MBA student

too

"Do you personally attend every event sponsored by

CEO life

candidly, almost startlingly so,

Owen's gaze darkened.

smile held a hint of

gonna grab some food. Roseanne,

The two left.

a bottle of water to Owen, "Professor,

accepted it, offering

busy man also

"Mr. Sullivan is here too, isn't

came for

"Mutual feelings."

eyes narrowed, a hint of menace flickering, "What are you