"We should exchange contact information, in case | can't find you."

No words left Karina's lips.

Three years ago, he was her savior; now, he was her creditor.

“Can we leave now?" Karina inquired after she gave Barlow her number.

A playful smile danced across Barlow's lips as he watched Brian approach them slowly.

“By the way, Rosalynn, my aunt mentioned she's quite fond of you. She urged me to pursue you so that you can be my girlfriend. | don't want to disappoint her. Could you pretend to be my girlfriend to appease her?”

Rosalynn was stunned. Barlow wanted her to pretend to be his girlfriend. They were not that close at all.

Rosalynn furrowed her brow, about to retort, when a sudden grasp on her shoulder stopped her.

In ahushed tone, Brian reminded her, "Rosalynn, don't forget our five-year agreement. You're mine for five years.”

Rosalynn was rendered speechless.

Five-year agreement again!

Barlow was pestering her, while Brian said misleading words.

She couldn't help but think they were the perfect pair.

“Rosalynn, is there a five-year agreement between you two?" Barlow asked, a sly grin gracing his lips.

Before she could utter a word, he added, "Ah, you're now his company's designer. You signed a contract for five years, correct?"

He was so clever. Rosalynn couldn't help but praise him inwardly.

Barlow continued, "Brian, you're not an antiquated man. You wouldn't forbid employees from having relationships, would you?"

Brian's grip on Rosalynn's shoulder tightened, and his compressed lips revealed his growing discontent.

Feeling rather unfortunate, Rosalynn wondered why she had been unwittingly caught in the crossfire between the two brothers.

She shook off Brian's grasp and addressed Barlow, "Please extend my thanks to your aunt.

However, | have no intentions of pursuing romance at the moment. After completing the sample draft tomorrow, I'l get in touch with her."

Brian's stern expression softened momentarily.