He tossed the cash onto the pavement and strode off, leaving a distraught Yana behind.

"Stop! Mr. Robles, wait!"

Clad only in her underwear, Yana yelled with a mix of humiliation and rage.

As she watched Sanford walk away without a backward glance, her expression warped with fury.

She blamed Maggie for everything.

At Beauty Apartments

Despite Rosalynn's protests, Brian ushered her into his home.

With the door shut behind them, he pinned her against the wall, capturing her lips in a fervent kiss.

Brian's fervent kisses trailed Rosalynn's face, the scent of wine mingled with a potent masculine aura, exuding an air of wild abandon.

Their clothing fell piece by piece, scattering across the floor.

The cool air contrasted with the heat of his palm brought Rosalynn back to her senses.

Avoiding his pursuing lips, she struggled to steady her breath.

"I need to return. Karina is waiting for me."

Pulling her closer to him, Brian said in a hoarse voice, "Rosalynn, you're mine. Your nights should be spent with your man, not others."

“But she's my best friend." Rosalynn shifted uneasily under his ardor.

Brian's Adam's apple moved with his swallow. He scooped her into his arms and headed for the bedroom.

“Brian, release me."

Rosalynn pounded against his shoulder. Upon noticing his indifference, she abruptly sank her teeth into him.

Brian stilled, his muscles involuntarily tensing.

Just then, Rosalynn's phone rang.

She relinquished her bite to scrabble for her bag on the floor.

Her phone buzzed within. Extracting it, she saw Karina‘s name flashing on the screen,