"Barlow, meet my brother Virgil and Annalise."

Barlow smiled when Karina introduced him.

“Barlow? Are you the CEO of Sun Group?" Virgil shook hands with Barlow, posing his question cautiously.

Maintaining his genial smile, Barlow confirmed, "Yes, I am."

Virgil's expression subtly shifted.

He scrutinized Barlow for several seconds before saying, “Karina is my only sister. All I desire is for her to find true happiness. However, I don't believe you're the right match for her.”

Barlow glanced at Karina, hoping to catch her attention.

However, Karina's gaze remained fixed on Virgil.

“Pray, enlighten me. Why do you believe I'm unsuitable for Karina?"

Barlow asked in his usual playful manner.

Virgil responded straightforwardly, "My sister is a simple person. I hope she can find a boyfriend from an ordinary family. You, on the other hand, hold a high position of power. I don't think you're the right match for her."

Karina felt a tightening sensation in her chest.

Despite Virgil's declaration of cutting off any relationship between them, she could still sense that he cared about her.

At that moment, she could not help but feel that her affection for him was justified.

However, her thoughts were abruptly interrupted as Barlow pulled her close.

“You're overthinking things. Karina and I are destined to be together.

We first crossed paths three years ago. In fact, I fell in love with her at first sight," Barlow said with a whiff of nostalgia in his voice.

Karina's heart skipped a beat, and her body tensed up.

She turned to Look at the man who held her, and to her surprise, Barlow was gazing back at her.

What caught her off guard even more were his eyes filled with an overflow of affection. ince we've met again, I don't want to miss this opportunity. It feels like the universe is giving us another chance. Don't worry. I will treat her well."

Barlow pulled out all the stops, showcasing his charm to the fullest.

Karina understood he was intentionally putting on a show for Annalise's benefit. Yet, the way he smiled and looked at her ignited something within her, causing her heart to race uncontrollably.