"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

no choice but to follow suit and

Baron, knowing better than to rush things on his

invited everyone to continue the evening with drinks and karaoke. Sylvia didn't want any more interaction with Baron. Usually, she'd

her, Gabriel also said

they all ended up heading

the reserved room, the hostesses that Baron had arranged were

aside the hostess he usually favored, offering a casual smile,

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

scornful laugh and deliberately sat between Baron and

Eugene, who had cozily settled himself, and was met with a look of

to Sylvia, "What do you feel like

no choice but

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