Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 592

The host's eyes sparkled with excitement. "So, to all the single ladies out here tonight, including myself, may I ask a question to our generous sponsor, Mr. Sullivan? Is that okay?" Corley made a welcoming gesture, indicating she should proceed.

"Ahem! The burning question is-are you single?"

Corley replied, "At the moment, yes."

The host, pushing her luck, asked, "So, do we stand a chance?"

"No."

"Why's that?"

Corley's gaze softened as he said, "Because there's someone I'm already fond of."

His eyes found Roseanne in the crowd.

Owen Reynolds, on the other hand, managed to keep a poker face even as his grip warped the plastic water bottle he was holding.

Mamie glanced between the unfolding scene and the unfazed Roseanne, eventually deciding to...just focus on her food.

Mmm, delicious-

disappointed murmurs in the room, handed back the microphone and took

was munching

he found it odd-why was he so captivated by one

captured

it seemed, in a moment

suddenly broke the silence, "Mr.

Mr. Reynolds is enjoying

eyes met, tension thick in

unable to take it anymore, coughed, "Roseanne, I

replied, eager for an

distanced themselves from the

"Feel better

You're

Let the roosters

...

time began, music filled the air and lights danced across the floor The host announced, "Gentlemen, it's your moment. The stage is set; now go invite the lady you've been

leaving a wave