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!

...

dinner came

square-shaped cake was

birthday, Scales. I hope you'll always be as sharp and distinct as this cake, not smoothing out

"Thanks, Dad."

waiting till he finished before adding, "Make a wish,

birthday was celebrated on

of childhood buddies and two like- minded

used to feel awkward, the wish-making, suddenly felt

moment, not overly dramatic, but when he opened them, his gaze was firm.

Mamie led the applause.

so contagious that everyone

the cake, Scales passed

especially with elders around.

said, "I rarely admire

to survive in tough times, and pushing hard once a goal

strong, cool-headed, and

qualities he aspired

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

rush of warmth, "Let's brave the

"Exactly! The Unbridled Three Musketeers, our swords point where our

looks, full of

later, Scales,

office, would

and couldn't help but

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