"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."

her glass and drained it

Eugene had no choice but to follow suit and

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

continued to chat and laugh. After the meal, Baron mentioned he had booked a private room upstairs and invited everyone to continue the evening with drinks

Gabriel

they all ended

arranged were

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

then glanced at Sylvia with a hint of appeasement, "I usually bring clients here. It's all just an act. If

words, let out a scornful laugh and

cozily settled himself, and was

you feel like eating?

shade of anger. He had no choice but

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