âWow, youâre so insincere.
â Barlowâs focus was more on his phone than the woman beside him.
Rosalynn watched him for a moment, then couldnât help but prod, âDid you really come here just to chit-chat?â
Raising his eyebrow, Barlow answered, âYouâre sharp.
I wanted to ask you if Karina has been in touch.
Sheâs been pretty active lately; sheâs practically a trending topic every day!â
His tone carried its usual cynicism, yet Rosalynn picked up a note of irritation.
Perhaps he was bothered by the rumors swirling around Karina and a certain young man.
She couldnât resist a playful smile.
âBarlow, are you getting green-eyed over the rumors about Karina and that handsome lad?â
Barlowâs only reaction was a derisive snort, his attention still riveted on his phone.
âYou can believe this or not, but I could boot that pretty boy out of showbiz in a heartbeat.
â
Playing along, Rosalynn retorted, âWell, talk is cheap.
Letâs see some action.
â
Barlow shifted his gaze to her, his voice dropping to a near whisper.
âDo you believe I can?â
The corners of Rosalynnâs smile dipped.
She was aware that should he follow through, the reality might surface.
They could uncover his hidden affection for Karina.
âYouâre quite the character, Barlow.
Youâre so committed to hiding your feelings; youâd rather put Karina at risk than reveal them,â she said, her tone laced with irony.
Barlow, responding with a cynical smile, leaned back against his seat.
âSave the sarcasm.
Did you ever ask Karina about the rumors?â
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Rosalynn acknowledged with a nod.
âYes, and she blamed the rival company for spreading the gossip since she managed to snatch quite a few opportunities from them.
â
âIâm aware of that.
â Barlow nodded.
âWhat I really want to know is how she feels about that young man.
He seems to have more than a passing interest in her.
â
Caught by surprise, Rosalynn studied him for a moment before saying, âDidnât Karina assure you she wouldnât fall for anyone within the next three years?â
Relief washed over Barlowâs face at her words.
âSheâs a woman of her word.
â
Witnessing his evident relief, Rosalynn felt a pang of sympathy.