With Harlan gone, Bryleeâs aggrieved look dissipated, replaced by a flash of pure hatred.
She would teach Rosalynn a lesson today Meanwhile, Rosalynn subtly removed Barlowâs hand from her arm and said,
âI appreciate your help earlier.
â
Barlow raised an eyebrow and teased, âWell, well, itâs not every day you thank me.
â
âItâs not like I donât know right from wrong,â Rosalynn responded, accepting a glass of wine from a passing waiter.
Before Barlow could utter another word, a figure caught his attention.
âMr.
Tucker, youâve finally arrived.
Weâve been eagerly waiting for you.
â A well-dressed man, approximately thirty years old, approached Barlow.
Barlow nodded in acknowledgment, then turned to Rosalynn.
âWhy donât you mingle for a while? Iâll go and greet my friends.
â
âAlright,â Rosalynn replied, secretly hoping that Barlow would keep his distance.
Casting a glance at the cluster of people nearby, Rosalynn lifted her glass to her lips, taking a small sip.
ALL those people were renowned entrepreneurs from Wragos.
Did Barlow come here not to be her escort but for business matters?
He was indeed a sly fox.
Catching sight of the assortment of exquisite snacks displayed on the nearby dining table, Rosalynn could not resist the temptation and reached for them.
âRosalynn!â
A manâs voice sounded from behind.
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Rosalynn spun around to face the source, only to discover Asherâs presence.
She swallowed the cake in her mouth and replied, âWhatâs up?â
Asher locked his gaze on her with a solemn expression.
âRosalynn, you stole my order again.
â
With a tissue in hand, she dabbed at her mouth and responded with a hint of nonchalance, âItâs all about our skills, isnât it?â
Asherâs eyes darkened momentarily, but his demeanor quickly shifted to one of dejection.
âYes, I understand that now.
I actually want to talk to you,â he said.
âAbout what?â