Her magnanimity allowed for Brian's ex to sit with him.

“Come here; it's more convenient to discuss work," Brian suggested, a subtle smile on his face.

Rosalynn moved to sit beside him, smiling.

As she passed Selina, she could sense the other woman's frustration without even needing to look at her.

Selina managed to maintain a facade of calm despite her evident distress, finally taking the seat next to Rosalynn with a forced smile.

Once seated, Rosalynn felt a bit thirsty, so she poured herself a glass of water and took a sip.

Suddenly, a large hand Landed on her thigh.

Caught off guard, Rosalynn's hand jerked, causing some of the water in the glass to splash out.

She set the glass down and wordlessly glared at the man beside her, the culprit of her spill.

What was he up to?

“Are you tired from work? You can‘t even hold a glass steadily," Brian said with a straight face, his slender fingers pulling some tissues to dry Rosalynn's damp hand.

Rosalynn wanted to retort, but a tickling sensation in her palm stopped her.

He was tracing her palm.

What on earth was he trying to do?

Was he trying to tease her because she had refused to announce their relationship publicly?

Maintaining a smile, Rosalynn lifted her foot under the table and stepped firmly on his black leather shoe.

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Hughes, but I can handle it myself."

Brian's eyebrows furrowed as he looked at her for a moment. Then, he just smiled and turned his attention elsewhere.

Rosalynn attempted to withdraw her leg, but his hand found its way back to her thigh.

At a loss for words, Rosalynn discreetly reached under the table to pinch the back of his hand.

Brian simply wrapped her hand in his, continuing to converse with others as if nothing had happened, his handsome face devoid of reaction.

Selina, seated next to Rosalynn, could barely contain her rage as she noticed the subtle interaction between the two.