She had been naively hoping that he would admit, after much contemplation, that he loved her.
How could she forget that this man was perpetually a jerk?
Anger welled within Karina, her eyes reddening further.
Furious, she kicked Barlow and shoved him aside.
“Barlow, keep your distance. Let’s get one thing straight, I won’t assist a home-wrecker! Stop
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Having said that, Karina pivoted on her heel and strode away.
Barlow watched her retreating figure, a Lump forming in his throat.
A sharp pain radiated from his foot. Lowering his gaze, he noticed the imprint of her shoe. A wave of
helplessness washed over him.
She must be livid!
Their misunderstanding was now more profound than ever.
His phone chimed with an incoming call. He checked the screen, and his expression hardened.
It was Aldrich calling.
Casting one last look in Karina’s direction, he answered the call and started walking the opposite way.
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“Barlow, I’m already at the private room. Where are you?”
“I’LL be there shortly.”
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Barlow disconnected the call with a frown.
Surprisingly, Brian’s opposition had benefited him considerably.
It had convinced Aldrich that he and Brian were arch-rivals.
In the future, Aldrich would trust him more and reveal his true intentions.
Kennedi, from a corner, watched Barlow’s retreating figure and then quietly followed Karina.
Karina took a deep breath, silently cursing Barlow once more.
“Karina, if you harbor any illusions about him in the future, you’re an absolute fool!” she muttered.