Baron chuckled lightly, "No need to fish for information from me. After all, I've served a few years in the military; I'm not that naive. This matter has nothing to do with me. I just happen to know a couple of folks at the police station and got wind of it, that's all."

Sylvia retorted, "The police car hasn't even reached the station yet? Mr. Barlow, your contacts are indeed quick to report!"

"We're both smart here, so I'll cut to the chase. I've taken a liking to you!" Baron declared boldly, "Spend a night with me, and I'll pull some strings to make sure Gabriel gets an easier time inside. How about it?' Sylvia's voice dripped with disgust, "In your dreams! I feel sick just looking at you!"

Baron's tone turned icy, "Sylvia, don't bite the hand that feeds you. Playing the high and mighty card now, are we?"

Sylvia took a deep breath, "Baron, you'll regret this!"

Baron scoffed, "Not bailing out Gabriel is what you'll regret! He's up for manslaughter. If charged, he's looking at years behind bars. Don't you want to save him? Just one night with me, and I can make the charges disappear. How's that for a deal?"

Sylvia shot back, "Were you also the result of a transaction between your parents?"

snapped, "Sylvia,

abruptly ended the

by evening, and I'll let Gabriel go. Otherwise, brace yourself

At the Police Station

thinking a major case had landed on their doorstep. Meanwhile, Gabriel sat in the interrogation

her voice tinged with urgency. "I heard from Shirley you're locked up for assault. Which station are

you could be charged with intentional homicide? Because of Sylvia, Baron

tone was cool, "How

that. What's important is getting you out. My dad has some pull with

Gabriel remained silent.

there's a condition. Break up with Sylvia and be with

persuade my dad. He only has me for a

was indifferent, "Audrey, ever

bit hopeful,

slowly, "you're only suited

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