âClarify this for me.
How am I dependent on you?â
Karina scoffed, âBrian knows that weâre business partners.
Out of consideration for me, heâs refrained from stonewalling you in film and television resources.
â
So, that was the truth?
A flicker of curiosity sparked in Barlowâs eyes.
Facing Barlow, Karina asked, âWhy are you still pursuing Rosalynn? She doesnât even harbor any feelings for you, does she?â
Her eyes were brimming with emotion, her pretty face slightly distorted with indignation.
Barlow couldnât help but tease her.
âAre you worried about me?
Worried about him?
At his words, a spark ignited in Karinaâs eyes.
Seeing the amused look in Barlowâs eyes, she instinctively averted her gaze and retorted, âOf course not.
â
A hint of amusement danced in Barlowâs eyes.
âThen why did Brian extend a favor to me on your account? Just because weâre partners? Or did you confess to Rosalynn about your feelings for me?â
Confronted with the truth, Karina was left both flustered and irritated.
She glared at him and shouted, âBarlow, donât flatter yourself! Itâs you who has feelings for me! Otherwise, why did you assist me earlier?â
Yes!
He truly did harbor feelings for her!
As he gazed at her charming face, a soft smile graced Barlowâs Lips.
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The distant sound of high heels echoed.
Catching sight of a figure in his peripheral vision, Barlowâs expression changed.
His previously warm smile froze, the rest of his words Left unspoken.
He straightened up, his handsome features suddenly assuming a more detached Look.
âYouâre overthinking it.
I interfered in your affairs simply because youâre Rosalynnâs best friend.
Assisting you is merely a way of courting favor with Rosalynn.
Karina, you would put in a good word for me with Rosalynn, wouldnât you?â
The manâs comments were incredibly irritating.
The tenderness he had shown moments ago had dissipated entirely.
As Karina gazed at him, she felt a surge of self-deprecation.