“I'm sorry, I have a meeting with a client today. How about next time?"

Her tone was less warm than usual.

Having been friends for many years, Rosalynn could sense that her best friend was in low spirits.

“Karina, are you upset?"

Karina gave a half-hearted Laugh.

“Not at all, Rosalynn. My agency has only recently Launched. I have a pile of work to deal with every day.

I'm swamped."

Was that the real issue?

Rosalynn decided not to pry further.

"Then make sure you're taking care of yourself."

“I will. My client is arriving. I'll catch up with you Later.”

"Alright."

Rosalynn ended the call, her mind awash with thoughts.

Ever since Barlow was released from the hospital, Karina had been somewhat distant.

Could Barlow be the reason for Karina's apparent distress?

At Royarid Club

In a private room, Karina was waiting for a client alongside a budding actor.

She glanced at her watch, then said to the actor, “The producer and his team should be here shortly. I'll step out to greet them."

To secure superior resources for her company's artists, she had been operating at full tilt, fulfilling her duties as an agent.

Her schedule was so packed and exhausting that she would promptly fall asleep upon returning home each day.

As Karina reached for the door handle, the actor stopped her.

"Karina, hold on. There seems to be something on your collar."