Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 653

"Wait a minute, if I'm not mistaken, the Sullivan clan and the Dixon clan share some distant blood. Technically speaking, Scales should be calling you 'cousin' or something, right?"

That was also why Corley, despite being a businessman, was always treated like a VIP in the Dixon household.

They were relatives, after all!

Owen Reynolds cracked a slight smile, "Well, if Scales's friends are calling him that, I guess 'cousin' isn't too far off."

At that, Corley's face went dark as a thundercloud.

Sure, the Sullivan and Dixon families were related, but it was such a distant connection that saying they were "strangers" wouldn't be far off. Yet, Owen Reynolds somehow made this obscure family tie a topic of conversation, even suggesting it should affect how they address each other.

Roseanne, seizing the moment, chirped, "Hey, cousin!"

She nearly burst out laughing at her own words.

Corley was fuming.

Who wanted to be her 'cousin'?!

Geez-

"Mr. Sullivan" sounded way better than some 'cousin' title!

Oh, Owen Reynolds-

He'd remember this!

...

came the

cake was brought

be as sharp and distinct as

"Thanks, Dad."

till he finished before adding, "Make a

Scales's birthday was celebrated on such a

childhood buddies and two like- minded friends, he felt a

feel awkward, the

when he opened them, his gaze was

Mamie led the applause.

so contagious that

Scales passed the first piece to

with elders around. Why

Scales said, "I rarely admire anyone,

against the odds, striving to survive in tough

strong, cool-headed,

many qualities he aspired

raised his glass, "To us, the Three Musketeers, may we always advance fearlessly and conquer

accepted the cake with a smile, feeling a rush of warmth, "Let's

eyes crinkled in amusement, "Exactly! The Unbridled Three

trio exchanged looks,

later, Scales,

office, would

and couldn't help but

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