âSpot on.
Iâve pursued her relentlessly, even saved her life, yet she remains indifferent.
â
Aldrich chuckled.
âYouâre not giving up, are you?â
A mischievous grin spread across Barlowâs face.
âNot in the slightest.
â
âWell, if youâre so captivated by her, why not steal her away from Brian?â Aldrich suggested.
Barlow sighed, his heart skipping a beat.
âAnd how am I supposed to do that? Sheâs besotted with Brian.
What power do I hold?â
âLeave that to me,â Aldrich offered.
Barlow eyed Aldrich skeptically.
âAnd how exactly will you make that happen?â
âTrust me, Barlow.
Sheâll be yours willingly.
And if she doesnât offer her heart, sleeping with her isnât a bad idea.
Sometimes, women need opportunities to realize whoâs right for them.
â Aldrich sneered.
Barlow scoffed inwardly, but he didnât let it show.
âSo, your advice is to force myself onto her? I want her to choose me willingly.
â
Aldrich gave him a piercing look.
âBarlow, sheâs Brianâs cherished one.
Donât you want to seize what he holds dear?â
A malicious smile curved Barlowâs lips as he nodded.
âYouâre right.
Taking everything Brian treasures, including his beloved, would indeed be a delightful game.
â
âPerfect, leave it to me.
IâLL handle it,â Aldrich promised, a gleam of victorious cunning in his eyes as they retired to a private room.
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Barlow lowered his eyes to hide all his emotions.
Elsewhere, Karina, Rosalynn, and Kennedi huddled together.
âRosalynn, Kennedi, itâs quite a coincidence that you two know each other.
Small world, right?â Karina mused, pouring wine for everyone, her face glowing with a warm smile.
âIndeed.
Iâm glad to have met you guys.
â Kennedi took a gentle sip of her tea.
Rosalynn smiled, her eyes meeting Kennediâs.
âKennedi, since youâre new here, are you visiting family?â
Kennedi lowered her head.
âNo.
Actually, Iâm here to Look for someone.
â
âLook for someone? Who?â Karina inquired, curiosity piqued.
âA man,â Kennedi murmured, her grip on the glass slightly tightening.