âIndeed, Rosalynn and I spent the night together.
â
Barlow cut Rosalynn off abruptly, paused for dramatic effect, and glanced at Brian.
Seeing Brianâs countenance grow increasingly cold, he added, âHowever she was there against her will.
I orchestrated this to sabotage their relationship.
The Hughes family wronged me.
I want to disrupt their peace.
â
His confession painted him in a bad light, but it cleared Rosalynn of any wrongdoing.
Selina, who had been spectating the drama with a cold gaze, turned and asked, âYou were with Rosalynn for a night.
Are you saying nothing happened?â
Barlow shot her a glance and grinned mischievously.
âI did consider making a move on Rosalynn, but sheâd rather die.
My aim was to wreck their relationship, not end her life.
So, I had to back down.
â
His lie was so easy to tell, which annoyed and amused Rosalynn.
If he ever lost his job, he could certainly give film directing a shot.
And if directing wasnât his thing, he could be an actor.
His acting talent was compelling enough to make people believe him.
âAre you for real?â Selina, evidently, didnât buy into Barlowâs narrative.
âSince Rosalynn would prefer death over submission, she mustâve had a chance to leave, right? But why didnât she? What persuasive reason did you use to keep her there?â
At this, Barlow arched his striking eyebrows, turned to Rosalynn, and said nonchalantly, âI threatened her with the person she cares most.
â
The person that Rosalynn cherished the most?
ALL eyes turned to Brian.
Brian glanced at Barlow but chose to remain silent.
Barlow chuckled as he met Brianâs gaze.
âBrian, donât get ahead of yourself.
The person Rosalynn holds dear isnât you, but her best friend, Karina.
â
Rosalynn was at a loss for words.
Barlow was really good at stirring up trouble.
The icy aura next to her seemed to intensify!
âHow did you manipulate Rosalynn?â Selina inquired, intrigued.
âI told Rosalynn that if she didnât spend the night with me, Iâd pursue Karina.
Once I had her heart, Iâd abandon her, leaving her in despair.
Rosalynn knew I was capable, so she had no choice but to comply.
â
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