Why was his reprimand filled with such venom?

“None of my business? Karina, had I not run into you today, what would have been your next move after sharing a drink with him? If he demanded you to sleep with him for the role, would you have complied?"

His normally twinkling eyes were devoid of their usual mirth. Barlow raised his hand, gripping Karina's chin tightly, his teeth gritted.

Fury welled within Karina. She forcefully shrugged off his grip, yelling, "I'm not a fool. I wouldn't stoop so low as to sleep with him for a role!"

Barlow scoffed, “You're the biggest fool of all!"