Chapter 149

Barry was eloquent, and his explanation for investing in Allen sounded perfectly reasonable. So much so that Autumn accepted it. But she had overlooked one premise. Barry wasn't just any friend of Damien, but a very close one. It was like her friendship with Olivia. People might have different opinions about something, but she would never deliberately go against Olivia. Barry could talk circles around anyone, yet at this moment, he was silent. Autumn wasn't in a hurry, so she simply sipped her coffee at a leisurely pace. Since Barry didn't want to explain, she didn't press him. Whatever his reasons, it wouldn't change her decision to refuse his investment. Still, she couldn't shake the vague feeling that something was off. Barry's gaze drifted to the window. He was a straightforward man. When he liked someone, he would take the initiative. But he had never imagined there would come a day when he couldn't say it out loud. Autumn had drawn a firm, unshakeable line between herself