Clearly, he was as affected as she was.

As Karina briskly moved towards the door of the private room, he caught up to her and enveloped her in his arms.

“Karina, you smell intoxicating. Don't you crave a man right now?"

Ignoring her revulsion, he moved to kiss her.

Karina dodged his advance and wanted to push him away.

But inhaling his breath triggered an involuntary groan.

She pinched herself again to maintain her lucidity.

“Let go of me, or I'll scream. Help! Help...”

Donn abruptly covered her mouth and dragged her to the sofa.

“Don't bother screaming. I've paid off everyone here; your cries will go unheard."

He pushed Karina onto the sofa and began to unbutton her blouse, exposing her skin.

Fear flickered through Karina's eyes as she fought back.

“Don't you dare touch me!"

Donn's eyes glinted with greed, as if he were a famished wolf eyeing a vulnerable Lamb.

He seized her wrists and leaned down to kiss her.

Meanwhile, Barlow arrived at Leeway Restaurant.

He spotted a parking spot, pulled in, and was about to exit his car when he noticed something suspicious.

A man crouched beside a tree not far off, sporting a peaked cap and clutching a camera as if awaiting someone.

The man had the look of an entertainment journalist.

Barlow's eyes narrowed as he stepped out of the car and marched to the stranger.

“Who are you waiting for?" he demanded.

The sudden voice startled the man, who quickly stowed his camera and adjusted the brim of his cap.