Gabriel lounged nonchalantly in his chair, his expression detached. "Back off," he muttered coolly.

The waitress in her crisp uniform felt a chill run up her spine from his dismissive glance. Though reluctant, she didn't dare push further and walked away with her tray of drinks. Dannis, his eyes bloodshot from alcohol, squinted and sneered, "Gabriel, why so uptight? No wonder you're still single. With that attitude, no one would fall in love with you." Baron chuckled lightly and said, "These days, being upright doesn't mean much. What's crucial for getting a girlfriend is whether you've got cash or a place to call home. Gabriel, come work for me again. I've got a new property development-you can pick any unit you want, and I'll give you a 10% discount." sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Sylvia nearly spilled her drink, she dipped her head to hide a smirk.

Dannis, slurring with a hostess in his arms, said, "Gabriel, Baron's being pretty generous with you-offering a job and a place. Think it over, will ya?"

Suddenly, Sylvia stood up with her drink and approached Gabriel. She tilted her head with a mix of jest and earnest, "Mr. Carnes is without a girlfriend? What do you think about me?"

Everyone paused, and Baron sat up straight, his gaze fixed on Sylvia's back.

Gabriel looked up at her, silent.

slow. I can invite

everyone's watchful eyes,

hand sincerely, "Thank you, Mr. Carnes, for giving me this

out to shake her hand,

lap, her eyes soft and seductive, "Care for

have a

glass and boldly leaned in to kiss

around her waist, engulfing the scent of her perfume and the strong taste of liquor down to

The others were stunned!

expecting the seemingly stoic

burned with jealousy; he had been trying to charm Sylvia all night, but she had kept

had been meant to impress Sylvia, but what

in

time and knew she wasn't like this. For one, although she ran her own business, she wasn't greedy-she had never accepted any of the expensive gifts he offered her. Secondly, her personal life was very straightforward, never having had a boyfriend, always maintaining a proper distance

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