"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

choice but to follow

subject. Baron, knowing better than to rush things on his first meeting with Sylvia, dialed it

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 Baron.

from her, Gabriel also said

all

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

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

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 interested in

words, let out a scornful

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

"What do you feel

He had no choice but

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