She had always considered Kennedi a friend, so this sudden twist was bewildering.

Kennedi stared at her intently, a whirlwind of conflicting emotions playing out in her eyes.

"Why does he like you? You are not that beautiful."

Karina's brow furrowed in response.

"Who are you talking about? What do you want from me? Let me go!”

Kennedi squatted down, her gaze unwavering as she looked at Karina.

"Do you have feelings for Barlow?"

Karina's surprise was palpable.

"Why on earth are you asking that? Do you even know Barlow?"

Kennedi stood up, her words dripping with measured certainty.

"Yes,

I have mentioned him to you before.”

"You have mentioned him to me?"

Karina's suspicion deepened, and a realization dawned on her.

“Wait, Kennedi, you only told me about one man. The one who approached you, wrestled control of your father's company, and threw your father behind bars. Is Barlow the scoundrel you were referring to?"

"Yes, it's him"

The revelation shook Karina to her core.

Karina looked at Kennedi as she recalled the information Rosalynn had told her about Barlow.

"So, your father owned Sun Group?" Karina's voice quivered.

Kennedi confirmed, "Yes."