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

gaze lingered on Roseanne, who was munching away, cheeks puffing out like

he found it odd-why was he so captivated

had captured his attention, his fascination, his...obsession, quite like

her forever, it seemed, in

silence, "Mr. Sullivan

Reynolds is enjoying

eyes met, tension

I need to

replied, eager for an

from the table, Roseanne took a

"Feel better now,

You're

roosters have

...

lights danced across the floor The host announced, "Gentlemen, it's your moment. The stage is set; now

bowed and exited, leaving a