"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."

glass and drained it

Eugene had no choice but to

than to rush things on his first meeting with

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

from her, Gabriel also said

so, they all ended

arranged were already waiting. They flocked to greet

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

just an act. If I'm not entertaining clients, I couldn't be

out a scornful laugh and deliberately sat between

turned to Eugene, who had cozily settled himself, and was met

Sylvia, "What do you

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

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