Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Seriously, Roseanne?" Murray turned his gaze to her, his voice dripping with disdain. "Out of everyone you could flirt with, you chose him? Are you happy now?"

Roseanne felt a rush of anger and injustice. She was the one who got dragged into this mess without reason. What did she do to deserve that?

Facing Murray's accusation, Corley's calmness was almost eerie. He touched the bruise on his nose, a cold smile playing on his lips. "What do you think we were doing? You saw everything, didn't you?" Murray's face was devoid of emotion. "So, you've got nothing to explain?"

"What's there to explain? That I like Roseanne? That I want to date her?" Corley shot back.

At those words, Roseanne's face turned pale.

Murray's eyes burned with rage as he clenched his fists, gearing up to go back at Corley.

"Damn it! Do you like her? Want to date her? What gives you the right?"

Taking a punch that turned his head, Corley quickly moved to shield Roseanne behind him. "What? Why can't I?"

The protective gesture fueled Murray's anger further. He spat out each word, "Of course you can't!"

Corley teased, "And who are you to say that? An ex-boyfriend who's already history?"

Murray retorted, "Whether it's over is up to me. Who do you think you are?"

Corley's face showed a hint of guilt. "Sorry, but you were the one who let go first."

"That doesn't mean you get to chase after her! Corley, are you that desperate? Every man knows he can't date his best friend's girl!"

"Murray, calm down. Today, people break up and get back on all the time. If she's not with you, does it mean Roseanne can never be with anyone else? If not me, it would be someone else."

The thought of Roseanne living a happy life with another man blew Murray's mind off. His hands trembled uncontrollably, his mind a blank When he regained his senses, his fists were already flying toward Corley.

Corley dodged quickly but couldn't avoid all the blows because he had to protect Roseanne.

Murray didn't get off scot-free, either. Corley knew him too well, having grown up together, and soon enough, Murray's lip split and his forehead bruised.

Millie had taken a moment in the break room to calm her nerves before heading to the lobby to look for Murray. She had decided that Roseanne was a thing of the past and bumping into her like that was inevitable. There was no need for her to be petty. After realizing it, Millie felt her mood lightened. However, after searching the lobby with no sign of Murray, a waiter pointed her toward the garden outside. And what did she see?

Murray was in the middle of a brawl with none other than his close friend Corley! The intensity of their fight took Milke by surprise. She snap back to reality upon seeing Murray's injuries and rushed forward. "Stop it! Both of you. Just stop! This mess will end badly!"

Millie reached to pull Murray away, but he shoved her aside, causing her to fall awkwardly to the ground.