Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed
Chapter 481

"You seriously don't think that just because you and I are done, Roseanne won't mind our past and jump into your arms, do you?"

"Idiot!" Murray snatched the coffee mug from Corley's hand and smashed it to the ground.

With a sharp crack, he exclaimed, "Corley, when did you become such a hopeless romantic?"

Cliff and York instinctively stepped back to avoid the flying shards. They exchanged glances, both startled by the revelation in Murray's words. Was Corley really willing to burn bridges in such a self-destructive way just to sever ties with Murray?! Even though their friendship had gone sour, they kept their squabbles to themselves, never letting it mess with their business.

The projects they invested in together still went ahead; the money they could make together was still made. In the face of profit, personal issues seemed trivial. Even if they were pursuing a woman, they wouldn't let it get in the way of making money. Especially not someone as shrewd as Corley.

What was going on this time...?

Forget Murray calling him lovesick; even Cliff and York couldn't understand his rationale.

Corley looked at the shattered mug on the floor. "What a shame. A perfectly good mug, gone because you let your temper get the better of you. Was it the same with Roseanne once upon a time?"

Murray frowned deeply. "What are you trying to say?"

Corley replied, "So what if I'm petty? So what if I'm childish? Yes, I am petty, I am childish, and I want to cut ties with you cleanly. Do I need a grand reason for it? Isn't it enough that I just want to, that it makes me happy?" "You-"

You could tell Corley's words really ticked Murray off by his heavy breathing and his jaw locked tight.

Corley smirked. "What? You can't stand to lose those deals, that money?"

Murray retorted, "... You think you're above it all, that you don't love money?!"

"Of course, I love money. But Roseanne means more to me than that."

Cliff and York were speechless, goosebumps rising on their skin.

Corley continued, "As you said, even if I completely sever ties with you, she might not accept my advances. But so what?"

"I'm

myself, and whether she accepts me is up to her. Of course, I hope our desires align, but if they don't should I just do nothing?"

Ethese choices for

"Murray, that's the difference between you and me. You're not willing to risk everything for an

uncertain outcome, buovelnet

Murray challenged, "Even knowing you're bound to lose?"

Corley replied, "There are no certain losses in this world, only those who don't give it their all."

"You're mad!"

A smirk played on Corley's lips, tinged with defiance. "Maybe so."

But that was his choice.

Murray pressed, "Do you really have

to do this? Pursuing Roseanne doesn't have to conflict with our

business relationship."ol

"Who says it doesn't? In my book, it does."

Murray's eyes turned icy. "If you want to self-destruct, don't drag me down with you."

"That's why I'm telling you now, so you can prepare."

Murray countered, "Your actions are like throwing money into the sea."

Corley shrugged, "Then at least it'll make a splash."

Murray was speechless. Mad! Absolutely mad! Lunatic! He turned to leave.

Suddenly, Corley spoke up-

"This time, when I went to Pinehollow, I met Roseanne's parents." Murray's steps halted.