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

on the back, smiling proudly, "Happy birthday, Scales. I hope you'll always be as sharp and distinct as this cake, not smoothing out your

"Thanks, Dad."

finished before adding, "Make a wish, my

the first time Scales's birthday was celebrated on such a

with a bunch of childhood buddies and two

the wish-making, suddenly felt just

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

Mamie led the applause.

contagious that

passed the

surprised, especially with elders around.

said, "I rarely admire anyone,

to survive in tough times,

cool-headed, and

many qualities he aspired

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

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

"Exactly! The Unbridled Three Musketeers,

looks, full of youthful

later, Scales,

office, would

and couldn't help but

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