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.

“Karina.”

Hearing her name, Karina spun around to find Kennedi. She greeted her with a smile.

“Kennedi. Are you here for dinner?"

"Yes," Kennedi replied.

"Karina, I noticed you were quite close to a man just now."

Close to a man?

Was she referring to Barlow?

Karina rolled her eyes.

"No, you're mistaken. I was actually rebuking him."

Kennedi blinked.

“Really? Who is he? A suitor?"

Karina scoffed, "Far from it, he's nothing but a jerk"

Seeing the frustration in Karina's eyes, Kennedi asked, "What did he do to warrant such harsh words from you?"

“He was trying to win me over, asking me to speak highly of him to Rosalynn so he could be with her. Don't you think he deserves to be reprimanded?"

Kennedi sneered, “Really? Is he pursuing Rosalynn?"

"Yes, but Rosalynn doesn't reciprocate his feelings. Brian should have forced him into bankruptcy by now!" Karina exclaimed, seething with rage.

Kennedi, a smirk tugging at her lips, continued, "Men can be so despicable. They disregard those who genuinely Love them and chase after those who are indifferent towards them."

“Yes, they are." Karina offered a wry smile, nodding in agreement.

“He will regret it,“ Kennedi declared slowly.