âIâm bound by confidentiality, so I canât disclose them.
In due time youâll understand.
â
With a swift motion, Barlow emptied the remaining drops of wine from the glass, his actions punctuating his statement.
Rosalynnâs apprehension grew as she contemplated his status as an informant.
âIs there a storm brewing involving Hughes Group?â
She could not help but draw parallels to Sun Group.
Would Barlow join forces with law enforcement, pointing fingers at Hughes Group, exposing any potential misdeeds?
âConcerned that my brother might be a criminal?â Barlow perked up, curiosity glowing in his eyes.
âRosalynn, what would you do if Brian did step over the Lin
Her heart hitched.
Would Brian dare to break the Law?
No! Despite being a shrewd businessman, Brian held steadfast to his principles.
âThatâs impossible.
If you wonât tell me, Iâm leaving.
â Finding his silence too unsettling, Rosalynn rose, ready to make her exit.
âYou canât Leave yet,â Barlow announced.
Rosalynn halted.
âAnd why not?â
âIf you do, how can we keep up the charade?â Barlow poured himself another glass, the amber liquid swirling in its crystal confines.
Rosalynn bore her gaze into him.
âAnd who are we performing for?â
âThose who relish a good drama.
Letâs sayâ¦Kennedi.
Or those plotting to overthrow my brother and seize control of Hughes Group.
â
Barlow took a leisurely sip of his wine, his voice dropping an octave.
Someone was gunning for Brianâs position.
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This revelation yanked Rosalynnâs focus.
Barlow, it seemed, had no interest in clashing with Brian.
His strategic proximity to her was not born out of revenge, then.
Was it all an elaborate performance meant for unseen spectators?
So even if Hughes Group was in trouble, it seemed unlikely that Brian would be the one breaking the law.
A wave of relief washed over Rosalynn.