Except for going after his wife.

Could he trust Barlow?

"If you knew, why didn't you tell me sooner?" Brian questioned.

Rosalynn explained, “Barlow was scared you'd lose your cool and spill to Aldrich, exposing your hand. He made me promise not to say. Besides, Aldrich is sneaky.”

Brian eyed her. “Do I look clueless?"

“Of course not," Rosalynn responded, her lips pursed.

“He also held back because your family abandoned him. He's got a grudge."

Brian grimaced. "I'm asking why you listened."

Rosalynn adjusted her hair and said, “Back then, our bond wasn't solid. You and Barlow were tense. I feared something would mess up his scheme."

Brian's gaze darkened. "So, he means more to you than I do, huh?"

Rosalynn was at a loss for words.

Jealousy rearing its head again, huh?

“Babe, ponder this. I didn't want to wreck his scheme because I hoped he'd assist you sorting out the Hughes Group chaos. I figured he could lend a hand."

Sincerity shone in her eyes.

So she'd went along with Barlow because she had his back?

Brian felt a weight lift off his shoulders.

He understood Barlow didn't have faith in him.

They weren't exactly tight.

“When did he spill the beans about who he really was?"

In that instant, Brian decided to put his trust in Barlow.