Sipping his drink, Barlow observed Karina, a forced smile etched on her face.

"You're being unusually flattering. You need a favor, don't you? Out with it."

Karina proceeded to serve him some food.

"You're quite perceptive."

“Stop. Quit beating around the bush," Barlow urged.

“Alright. Karina cleared her throat, gathering her thoughts before confessing, "You're the most attractive man I've ever met. I need you to charm someone.”

Upon hearing this, Barlow choked on his drink, coughing violently.

Karina closed her eyes, wiping the splattered drink from her face. The entire scenario was downright repugnant, yet seeing Barlow's gaze upon her, she offered a sycophantic smile and handed him a napkin.

“Relax. Let me help clean you up."

Barlow accepted the napkin, his eyes filled with disbelief.

‘ou want me to seduce someone? Who do you think I am?"

"Of course, I think of you as a friend, that's why I feel comfortable asking you for help," Karina reassured.

As Barlow wiped the drink from his mouth, discarding the napkin, Karina seized his hand.

“I honestly couldn't think of anyone better for this task. You met Annalise at the bar Last time. She's not what she seems. Could you help me show my brother her true colors? Please?"

Barlow looked down at her hand holding his.

“And after that? Once your brother sees Annalise for who she truly is, he gives up on Love, decides to remain single for life, allowing you to remain by his side forever, right?"

Upon hearing Barlow's remark, Karina was quick to refute it.

“No. My only wish is for Virgil to share his Life with a genuinely good woman."

“You're not in his shoes, so how can you know what truly makes him happy?” Barlow questioned.

Karina bit her lip and slowly withdrew her hand.

“I just don't believe that Annalise is the right woman for Virgil.

Virgil is loyal and gentle, whereas Annalise is unpredictable and manipulative. Should they marry, the Glyn family will likely face a tumultuous future. My parents are kind souls. I can't bear the thought of them worrying about Virgil for the rest of their lives."