She was met with Barlowâs intense gaze.
Her smile faltered, then she quickly averted her eyes and moved ahead.
âMr.
Tucker, whatâs holding your attention? Arenât we going in?â an associate asked him.
âYou go on ahead.
I*Ll catch up in a moment.
â
Once his associate entered the private room, Barlow spun on his heel and pursued Karina.
âKarina.
â
Barlow caught hold of Karinaâs hand and queried, âWhoâs that man?â
Karina was taken aback by his inquiry.
She wriggled free from his grip and retorted, âWe arenât close.
Please refrain from grabbing me.
â
Witnessing her indifference and distance, Barlowâs brows knitted together.
âKarina, is that man your new boyfriend? He seems rather young.
Be cautious of individuals who might exploit you for your success.
â
His words made Karina scoff, âBarlow, by what right do you judge my personal life? We have no connection.
Move aside.
Iâd appreciate it if youâd keep your distance from now on.
â
Was he not yet weary of making a mockery of her?
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Perhaps they should act as if they were strangers
Seeing Karina brush past him, Barlow clenched his fists reflexively, a glimmer of restraint flickering in his striking eyes.
After a beat, he reached out to halt Karina again.
âKarina, do you recall the promise you made to me?â
Upon hearing him, Karina was reminded of his assistance in exposing Annaliseâs true colors, enabling her brother to see Annalise for who she truly was.
At the time, she had conceded that she owed him a favor.
Then, he had stipulated that she owed him one, and he would call upon it once he decided what he wanted.
âWhat is it you want me to do?â Karina inquired.
Barlow held her gaze and said, âI donât want you to enter a romantic relationship with anyone else for the next three years.
â
Karina was rendered speechless.
He wanted to dictate her love life?