Danny immediately chimed in, "Baron's always been a stand-up guy, we all know that. And we're all in for you, man. Just say the word, and we'd go to the mat for you!"

"Ah, you're laying it on thick!" Baron said with a twinkle in his eye that betrayed his pleasure. "It's all in the drink. I'm gonna knock this one back first!"

There were five people around the dinner table, and the other two were also looking on with faces full of respect and admiration, quickly following suit and downing their drinks.

Baron noticed that Gabriel had only sipped his drink and gave a sly grin. "Man, I've met all sorts over the years, but Gabriel, you've been off the radar. Where've you been making your fortune?"

Gabriel shrugged off his overcoat, revealing a crisp black shirt that accentuated his broad shoulders and lean waist. His presence was sharp, even subdued, he exuded an unmistakable air of authority that set him apart from the others.

He glanced up and replied casually, "Just a bit of business abroad."

"No wonder we haven't seen you around!" Danny laughed. "What kind of business?"

"Just small-time stuff, not worth mentioning," Gabriel said, deflecting.

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