Caught off guard, Barlow stumbled backward.
Brian clutched his face, disbelief on his face.
Rosalynn was equally stunned.
She steadied Barlow and turned to Brian.
âWhy did you hit him?â
Brianâs frosty demeanor betrayed his simmering rage.
As Rosalynn continued to question him, his expression darkened further.
âYou claim not to Like him, so what was that just now?â he demanded.
Rosalynn faltered, her mind replaying the scene.
Realization dawned on her; Brian misunderstood the situation.
Instinctively, she tried to explain.
âWe.
Rosalynnâs explanation faltered as Karina burst onto the scene.
âRosalynn, what happened?â
Rosalynn hesitated, her gaze shifting to Barlow.
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Barlow, nursing his bruised ego, grumbled, âBrian hit me.
â
âHit you?â Karinaâs brow furrowed as she looked at Brian, puzzled by his actions.
Barlowâs lips curled into a sly grin, goading Brian.
âRosalynn isnât your girlfriend.
Why so furious?â
Brianâs jaw clenched, and his obsidian eyes bore into Rosalynn.
He awaited her response.
As memories of the dayâs events at the studio resurfaced, Rosalynn retorted, âBarlowâs right, Mr.
Hughes.
Youâre just my boss, and Iâm your employee.
Itâs none of your business who I befriend.
â
What did he do just now?
Did he see her as his possession?
With his interest in Eleanor, he had no right to interfere in her life.
Brianâs face grew stormier, his gaze never Leaving Rosalynn.