Karina replied with a soft smile.


    “But I want you there,” Jack said in a sulky tone as he tried to appeal to her affection.


    Karina raised an eyebrow, ncing at his agent.


    “Do you think Leni did something wrong? Should I deduct her sry?”


    Leni Wagner’s face turned pale.


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    Come on, she didn’t want to get dragged into their argument.


    “Jack, did I do something wrong?” she asked, looking at him with wide, worried eyes.


    Jack knew that Karina was deliberately changing the subject, and it only made his eyes fill with more frustration.


    “Leni didn’t do anything wrong.


    I just want to see you, okay?” he pleaded.


    Karina patted his shoulder gently.


    “Work hard, Jack.


    Don’t overthink things.


    It’ste now.


    Get some rest.


    We’re heading back.


    ”


    As she turned to leave, Jack’s voice grew more desperate.


    “You just got here, and now you’re leaving? Can’t you stay a little longer?”


    Before Karina could respond, Bar


    low stepped in, wrapping an arm around her shoulders.


    “Jack, as a man, you should be considerate of women.


    Don’t you know they shouldn’t stay upte? You’re being so childish.


    No wonder no one likes you,” Barlow said, his tone smooth but cutting.


    The implication stung Jack-his childishness was the reason Karina didn’t like him.


    His face twisted in anger.


    Karina watched Jack’s reaction, fighting the urge tough.


    She wanted tofort him but realized it might be better to let Barlow’s words sink in.


    With Carlow’s interference, at least Jack wouldn’t try to woo her anymore.


    “We’ll be off now,” she said gently.


    “Leni, please take care of him for me.


    ”


    “Okay,” Leni replied immediately, relieved to be out of the conflict.


    Barlow nodded slightly and guided Karina out, his arm still around her.


    Observing Karina and Carlow leave the room, Jack clenched his fists and pounded them against the sides of the bed in frustration.


    Leni approached him carefully.


    “Jack, don’t be angry.


    You know that Karina only loves Mr.


    Tucker.


    ”


    Jack took a deep breath, his face darkening.


    “That’s why I’m even angrier.


    If Karina only loved Mr.


    Tucker, why did she choose Carlow as her boyfriend now? If she’s lonely, why not choose me instead of Carlow? Is it just because Carlow looks like Mr.


    Tucker?”


    Leni smiled awkwardly.


    “It’s possible.


    ”