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, "...What did you

you're heading home or to the lab after

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

you scooch over

shyly, nodded,

moving aside, Corley thanked her and

was surprised,

on his lips, "Is it that strange? Mr. Reynolds is

was opening the talk.

shrugged, "I'm here to

a CEO alumnus, wast

events sought

an MBA student

he too received

asked, "Do you personally attend every event

the CEO

course not," he replied candidly, almost startlingly so,

Owen's gaze darkened.

smile held a hint

I'm gonna grab some food. Roseanne, wanna join?"

The two left.

to Owen, "Professor, care for a

offering

a busy man also

his gaze, replying coolly, "Mr. Sullivan is here too,

came for Roseanne.

"Mutual feelings."

narrowed, a hint of menace flickering, "What are you implying, Professor? I suddenly can't