"Ha-ha-ha!" Baron threw his head back in laughter, holding his glass aloft. "Well then, we really should have met earlier. Here's to Ms. Jarvis, may our future interactions be nothing but pleasant!" Eugene was quick to interject, "Sylvia's not feeling well, so I'll toast to Mr. Barlow on her behalf."

Baron's smile remained, but his eyes had turned icy, the kind of cold one reserves for a rival. "Eugene, playing the knight in shining armor, are we?"

Eugene, ever the picture of grace, spoke plainly, "Indeed. Sylvia's stunning, and naturally, that attracts some unsavory attention."

Baron's smile had a mocking edge. "And what role do you play in Ms. Jarvis's life? Boyfriend?"

Eugene's face soured slightly, "Just friends. Is that a problem?"

Baron chuckled dismissively, "No problem at all! Of course, Ms. Jarvis has a lot of friends. I wonder where you stand in line, Eugene?"

"As friends, there's no first or last," Sylvia chimed in, lifting her glass. "Here's to both of you for considering me a friend."

that, she tipped back her glass and drained

no choice but to

than to rush things on his

evening with drinks and karaoke. Sylvia didn't want any more interaction with

Gabriel

so, they all

the hostesses that Baron had arranged were already waiting. They flocked to greet

casual smile, "You go entertain Dannis and the others. I

appeasement, "I usually bring clients here. It's all just an act. If I'm not entertaining clients, I couldn't be less interested in these women." Sylvia responded

let out a scornful laugh

had cozily settled himself, and was met

you feel like eating?

flashed a pale shade of anger. He had no choice but

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