“How dare I hold a grudge against you?" Rosalynn retorted.

Brian raised his hand, forcing her to face him. He seemed amused.

“What's the matter? Are you upset with me over the recent incident?"

Rosalynn swatted his hand away, smiling sarcastically.

“Are you the one who's vexed? Malcolm did this to avenge Eleanor, and you felt jealous.

You used your influence to intimidate him, didn't you?"

Brian asked, "Is that what you believe? I dealt with Malcolm to avenge you!”

Rosalynn scoffed, "Really? I'm flattered."

Brian regarded her, his tone revealing his displeasure.

"Rosalynn, stop speaking in such a tone."

“I apologize, then." Rosalynn snorted.

After a while, Brian looked at her and smiled.

“Rosalynn, your conduct might lead me to believe you're quite smitten with me."

Rosalynn was taken aback, a hint of embarrassment flickered in her eyes.

“Brian, don't flatter yourself! Smitten with you? Are you joking? I regret ever sleeping with you!"

Her words were tinged with acerbity.

Brian's expression darkened.

He lifted his hand to pinch her chin.

“Rosalynn, you're allowed to be angry, but you mustn't speak so carelessly."

Regretted sleeping with him?

Was he truly that repugnant?

“I've spoken nothing but the truth. Brian, I..."