Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 652

Owen Reynolds showing up here today was completely unexpected.

Owen's grandpa and Lamont were like brothers in arms back in their youth, each setting off to conquer the world side by side. But as time went by, they chose different paths in life.

One ventured into the business world, while the other pursued a career in politics.

And they both excelled in their respective fields.

Over the years, the Reynolds and the Dixon families maintained their connections, but the Dixons kept a low profile, so gatherings were rare.

When an invitation from the Dixon family arrived, Ferdinand took it very seriously. He had planned to attend in person, but a sudden allergic asthma attack landed him in the hospital two days ago.

Left with no choice, he asked his eldest son, Neville Reynolds, to attend in his stead.

But Neville, being a true businessman, had not been in close contact with the Dixon family for years. Plus,

the Dixons, known for their discretion, might not be keen on mingling with businessmen, making Neville's presence less than ideal.

So, the task fell to Gorman Reynolds.

He was a lawyer, not a businessman, which seemed to fit the bill.

But with Laird being a leader in the legal, government, and law enforcement community, a lawyer's status could be even more sensitive than that of a businessman.

end, Owen Reynolds was

one from the Reynolds

brought up the request,

more the academic type, rarely attending social functions outside of scientific conferences. His main passion lay in the lab, conducting research

of him agreeing to

everyone's surprise, Owen agreed

"You... agreed?"

nodded, "Yeah. Bro, you can close

shut his mouth, though his eyes

to his mother, Silver, he said, "...Mom, I think something's off with

face was a

we should have someone take

at him

worried he's

Silver: "..."

to his inquisitive mother, Owen simply stated, "I just want to see..." See if she was also

On Roseanne's end, addressing

instead of "Uncle" was a

it

just couldn't bring herself to

Scales and Mamie felt equally

had often encountered