"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 it in one

and Eugene had no choice but to

changed the subject. Baron, knowing better than to rush things on his

After the meal, Baron mentioned he had booked a private room upstairs and invited everyone to continue the evening with drinks and karaoke. Sylvia didn't want any more interaction with

Gabriel also

they all ended up heading

room, the hostesses that Baron had arranged were already waiting.

brushed aside the hostess he usually favored, offering a casual smile, "You go entertain Dannis and the others. I

then glanced at Sylvia with a hint of appeasement, "I usually bring clients here. It's all just an act. If I'm not entertaining clients, I couldn't be less

let out a scornful laugh

settled himself, and was met

"What do you feel like eating? I'll order

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

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