"Yes," Karina replied, glancing at Carlow.

Carlow offered a smile. "Good to see you again, Miss Glyn."

Karina gave a small nod. "Did you two know each other before?"

Hyatt, after all, had been the one to escort her away when she was kidnapped by Kennedi earlier.

He'd also been helping out at Barlow's company after Barlow passed away. What a small world! Did he know Carlow too?

Hyatt offered a smile. "Just business acquaintances," he explained.

Carlow turned to Karina. "My business went under," he said, elaborating. "ALL my other friends abandoned me, but Hyatt stuck by me. I invited him out, hoping he could offer some help."

Carlow's explanation seemed genuine.

Hyatt shot him a side glance and coughed lightly to cover it.

"Carlow, do you know Miss Glyn as well?" Hyatt asked.

Carlow's eyes twinkled with amusement. "Just met her recently," he replied.

“Perfect! You can ask her directly then, Hyatt said with a pointed look. “She's the boss of our company. If she approves, she has the final say."

Carlow glanced at Hyatt and casually picked up his cup. “So, Miss Glyn," he said casually, “care to join us for dinner?"

"Thank you, but I have friends waiting for me. You two go ahead,"

Karina declined politely. Turning to Hyatt, she added, “Business isn't my forte, Hyatt. You handle it."

Hyatt nodded. “Alright.”

“Enjoy your meal. I'll excuse myself first."

"See you around."

As Karina left the room, Hyatt let out a long sigh. “You had me worried there," he said.

Carlow chuckled and refilled his cup.