As they were driving, Barlow inquired nonchalantly, “What did Karina call you for?"

“She wanted to invite me to dinner, but she got held up at work and had to cancel." Rosalynn then turned to Barlow and asked, "Do you have feelings for Karina?"

In response to her question, Barlow smirked playfully and replied, “What if I do? What if I don't?"

Looking him straight in the eye, Rosalynn stated, “Don't develop feelings for her. Don't pursue her."

Barlow quirked an eyebrow and retorted, "Is it because you're jealous?”

“Don't overanalyze," Rosalynn scoffed dismissively. lhy can't I pursue her if you're not jealous?" Barlow questioned.

‘Because you're not as straightforward as you seem,“ Rosalynn said, her gaze fixed on the road ahead.

With an innocent look, Barlow questioned, "Why am I _ not straightforward?"

“You just aren't."

She couldn't let such a calculating man become her best friend's boyfriend.

“Well, you're right. If I were simple, I wouldn't have managed to make Annalise fall into my trap," Barlow said.

"You and Karina went out of your way to win my favor when you needed my help, but once I lent a hand, I was cast aside. How can you treat me this way?"

“I never used you," Rosalynn insisted.

Barlow smirked.

"But I did help Karina for your sake."

Rosalynn turned to look at him, unable to discern if he was being sincere or just making it up.

Did he genuinely help Karina just to please her?

“Are you touched?"

Seeing her gaze, Barlow arched his eyebrows.

Rosalynn didn't respond, simply sitting upright and focusing on the road ahead.

Barlow, wearing a smile, asked, “Rosalynn, are you genuinely involved with my brother?"

Hearing Brian's name, Rosalynn pursed her lips.