"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."

tipped back her glass and

Eugene had no choice but to

the tension, deftly changed the subject. Baron, knowing better than

Baron mentioned he had booked a private room upstairs and invited everyone to continue the evening

Gabriel

they all ended

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

a casual smile, "You go entertain Dannis and the others. I don't

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

Baron's words, let out a scornful laugh and deliberately sat between Baron and

himself, and was met with

"What do you feel

Baron's face flashed a pale shade of anger. He had no choice but

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