âNone of my business? Karina, had I not run into you today, what would have been your next move after sharing a drink with him? If he demanded you to sleep with him for the role, would you have complied?â
His normally twinkling eyes were devoid of their usual mirth.
Barlow raised his hand, gripping Karinaâs chin tightly, his teeth gritted.
Fury welled within Karina.
She forcefully shrugged off his grip, yelling, âIâm not a fool.
I wouldnât stoop so low as to sleep with him for a role!â
Barlow scoffed, âYouâre the biggest fool of all!â
His words were laced with mockery, pushing Karina to the brink of tears.
âYes, I am a fool.
If I wasnât, would I have been deceived by you?â
Taking note of Karinaâs slightly reddened eyes, Barlow checked his harsh words, a glimmer of restraint flickering in his gaze.
A sudden urge overcame him, a desire to confess that he hadnât been toying with her; he was serious.
He Loved her.
His actions were dictated by complex circumstances
ALL he wanted was to shield her from any harm.
âChameleonâ¦â
His voice, thick with emotion, murmured the pet name he had assigned her.
A shiver ran down Karinaâs spine.
As she locked eyes with him, she yearned to hear what he would utter next.
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Yet, the man before her remained silent, his gaze riveted on her.
Curling her fingers, Karina mentally chastised herself for being foolish once more.
Her sense of injustice morphed into frustration.
She retorted, âFine, I may be a fool.
But youâre hardly any better.
Without me, you wouldâve been bankrupt by now.
â
Hearing this, Barlow looked taken aback, his eyes narrowing in puzzlement.
âWhat are you implying?â
Fixing him with her stare, Karina declared, âArenât you being targeted by Brian? Barlow, did you do something to Rosalynn again?â
Could Karina be aware that he was being thwarted by Brian?
Blinking subtly, Barlow deflected her question with one of his own.