Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 651

Roseanne gently returned her focus to the plate in front of her, savoring each bite.

The Dixon family had pulled out all the stops for their guests today, even going so far as to hire a chef renowned for his work at state dinners. The dishes were a testament to his skill, each one a perfect blend of flavors, colors, and aromas.

Even the simplest dessert in the middle of the meal was a treat usually reserved for the most prestigious events-a delicate almond jelly.

For Mamie, this feast was nothing short of euphoric bliss!

"Roseanne, this is so good... and this... and this... you have to try some..." she urged, barely pausing between bites to invite Roseanne to join in.

Roseanne couldn't help but laugh, "Yeah, I'm on it."

As they were thoroughly enjoying their meal, Scales suddenly stood, "Roseanne, Mamie, could you come with me for a moment?"

The girls exchanged puzzled glances.

Mamie asked, "What for?"

expression all but screamed, "Don't interrupt my

a sigh, Scales explained, "I need you to come to

was tempted to ask if that was

didn't know these people. What was

her time enjoying a few more bites of the

it. Scales had personally invited them, and since they were

casual acquaintances, Scales probably wouldn't have bothered introducing

two of them picked up their glasses and followed him

had her suspicions, she was still taken aback to see Owen Reynolds

table, flanked by Damaris Dixon and

was Owen Reynolds, sitting right

Corley was also present, and seated

approached, "Oh, these must

dears. Such well-mannered

immediately stood up, smiling as he moved to join Scales and pointed at Roseanne and

proceeded to

who had eagerly come over to offer his respects and a drink, was blatantly

paying her full attention but even offering a smile-a stark contrast to his usually formal demeanor with others-Baily