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-

in the room,

munching away, cheeks puffing out like a

was

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

watch her forever, it seemed, in a

suddenly broke the silence, "Mr. Sullivan

Reynolds is enjoying himself

eyes met, tension thick in the

unable to take it anymore, coughed, "Roseanne, I need to visit the ladies' room.

course," she replied, eager

from the table, Roseanne took

chuckled, "Feel

You're a

the roosters have

...

free 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 of applause in her