Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 819

But the very next second, he changed the subject with a casual remark: "Good timing, I haven't had lunch yet."

Owen Reynolds didn't bother with pleasantries and accepted immediately.

Corley's gaze darkened. "Sorry, I just remembered—we don't have enough plates and silverware."

"There are some disposable ones in the cupboard," Roseanne said, standing up. "I'll go get them."

With that, she left the room.

Owen Reynolds made himself at home, pulling out a chair across from Corley and sitting down. He glanced at the table and grinned. “Looks amazing—a real feast for the senses."

Corley let out a short laugh. "Isn't your lab busy these days, Mr. Reynolds? I'm surprised you have time to mooch a meal from someone else."

"Things slow down before the holidays, so I'm not in a rush. As for mooching... well, trust me, it wasn't my idea. Mr. Sullivan here was so gracious and invited me himself. Would've been rude to refuse, don't you think?"

Corley said nothing.

"But what about you, Mr. Sullivan? Shouldn't you be busy planning the company's year-end party right about now? I'm shocked you have any free time at all."

"I was bringing Anne some food. Even if I didn't have time, I'd make time for that.”

mention of "Anne"

decided to

do you have feelings

question, Corley's tone left little room

cousin?" Corley looked surprised. "So, she actually told you what we are to each other?"

confirm or

bother to get the facts

"Mr. Sullivan,

with Roseanne? Is

that why you keep it vague and

"So, you really did get the wrong idea? What exactly do you think? That I'm dating Roseanne? But tell me, Mr Reynolds, what does it matter fo you who Roseanne is

that, they were

you have

free not to answer, but don't dodge the

you

are you playing when you

said, "Does it make any difference if I'm

Owen Reynolds said. "If you're just some guy, I don't owe you any explanation for such a personal question-we barely even know