Rosalynnâs eyes locked onto Barlowâs, her instincts sharpening as a shiver of unease coursed through her.
âWhere is Jenifer? If sheâs not here, I should go.
â
Just as she was about to turn around, the voice behind her made her pause.
âDonât you want to know the truth?â
âNo, I donât.
â
It wasnât appropriate for a man and a woman to stay in a room at night.
There must be something wrong with Jenifer.
Rosalynn walked to the door and put her hand on the doorknob.
âDonât you care about Karina?â Barlow asked.
Rosalynn stiffened, Barlowâs words tangling her senses
She pivoted to face him, her eyes wide with shock.
âWhat exactly are you saying?â
Barlow chuckled lightly, his form casually lounging against the comfortable velvet of the sofa.
The rhythmic tapping of his knuckles against the wooden armrest filled the room with deceptive calm.
âWhy not join me for a drink?â
âOut with it, damn it!â
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Faced with the potential danger to her best friend, Rosalynnâs usually placid demeanor flared up.
Unfazed, Barlowâs playful smile remained intact as he lazily gestured to the empty spot beside him.
âWhereâs the ever-graceful Rosalynn we know? Settle down.
Have a seat.
â
Reining in her biting response, Rosalynn conceded, sinking into the luxurious cushions.
Her frustration was almost tangible in the room.
Barlow poured a glass of wine for her and asked, âHow did you know Kennedi?â
Kennedi?
Rosalynn sputtered in surprise, âYou know her?â
âI saw you dining together.
â His finger skated across the rim of his glass, eyes narrowing with curiosity.
Rosalynnâs mind began blaring warnings.
âWho is she? Whatâs her background?â
Her questions was met with the sound of Barlow taking a sip of his wine, followed by a chilling revelation.
âSheâs the daughter of the former head of Sun Group.
Sheâs seeking revenge against me.
â