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

was munching

odd-why was he so captivated by

but none had captured his attention, his fascination, his...obsession,

watch her forever, it seemed, in

the silence, "Mr.

Mr. Reynolds

tension thick

"Roseanne, I need to visit the ladies' room.

course," she replied, eager for an

they distanced themselves from the table, Roseanne took a

chuckled, "Feel better

Mamie. You're

roosters have their

...

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

exited, leaving