âYou think you can just leave like that?â Barlow asked.
Startled, Karina yelped, âWhy are you pulling on my collar?â
He spun her around to face him.
âAfter the sacrifice Iâve made, donât you think I deserve some sort of reward?â
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As Karina was adjusting her clothes, she noticed Barlow moving closer.
She lifted her gaze to meet his, and asked with a hint of nervousness, âWhat do you want as a reward?â
His face was quite attractive.
A kiss wouldnât be the worst thing.
âTo
Barlow moved closer.
Instinctively, Karina closed her eyes.
He chuckled.
Karina quickly opened her eyes to find a teasing smile on Barlowâs face.
âWhat were you thinking? A kiss? I just want you to drive me home!â
Karina was left speechless.
She wished the ground would open up and swallow her.
She needed to get away!
Back at Beauty Apartments
Hearing the doorbell, Hutton expected it to be Rosalynn.
With a smile, he opened the door, âRosalynn.
.
But his greeting trailed off as he found a stranger on his doorstep, his smile disappearing.
âWho are you?â
âAre you Hutton Carman? Iâm Mr.
Brian Hughesâ personal assistant, Edwin Byrd.
Rosalynn is dining with Mr.
Hughes and couldnât return for dinner.
He sent these dishes over for you.
Enjoy your meal.
â
Politely, Edwin handed the food to Hutton.