Chapter 148

It was an attack without distinction. Barry honestly couldn't tell whether he should be happy or sad. "Personally, I think Damien went a little bit too far with Allen. And since it happened at my bar… Well, it's not that I'm some saint overflowing with compassion. "But through that incident, I learned about his game, so I had Mr. Shelton look into it. And we decided to invest in it after seeing his work had real potential." His explanation was watertight. Autumn couldn't spot a single flaw, so she believed him. "Are you sure you don't know why Allen dislikes you so much?" she asked. Barry shook his head. "You'll have to ask him." Barry, sharp as a tack and a man himself, could hardly be unaware of the truth. That little brat Allen guarded against him like he was a wolf, just to keep him from setting his sights on Autumn. Barry felt a twinge of regret. He hadn't expected Allen to actually pick up on his intentions. Of course, he would never admit it. Autumn was Damien's wife,