My Bossy CEO Husband

Rosalynn was at a loss for words.

Jealousy rearing its head again, huh?

“Babe, ponder this.

I didn’t want to wreck his scheme because I hoped he’d assist you sorting out the Hughes Group chaos.

I figured he could lend a hand.

”

Sincerity shone in her eyes.

So she’d went along with Barlow because she had his back?

Brian felt a weight lift off his shoulders.

He understood Barlow didn’t have faith in him.

They weren’t exactly tight.

“When did he spill the beans about who he really was?”

In that instant, Brian decided to put his trust in Barlow.

“On that night at the club with Barlow.

He had to spill the beans when he saw me heading out.

”

Rosalynn paused, then continued, “Aldrich cooked up this scheme and got Jenifer to rope me into the club, all to cozy up to Barlow.

And that’s when it hit me what Barlow was dealing with.

”

Brian pondered, and a lightbulb flicked on.

“So, Barlow sticking to you Like glue when he got to Wragos was all part of his plan to hoodwink Aldrich?” he queried.

“Exactly.

”

“He was playing guard dog all night, fearing Aldrich would smell a rat if you split?”

“Spot on.

”

Brian held Rosalynn’s hand, absorbing it all.

“My family was heavily in debt to him,” Brian said with a sigh.

Rosalynn nodded knowingly.

“Barlow saw you like a big brother.

He took hits to shield you and your family, swallowing the crap silently.

He was a good man.

”

She’d hit the nail on the head.

Barlow, his blood, was a real gem.

He had not only swooped in to save Rosalynn but also shielded her when it mattered most.

Brian couldn’t ever square that debt.

Gazing at the sunny scene outside, picturing Barlow’s face, Brian felt a pang.

“How are you holding up, Barlow?” he mused.