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?"

Baron snapped,

abruptly ended the

go. Otherwise, brace yourself for visiting hours!] Sylvia blocked Baron's number, sitting back in her chair, her face as serene and cold

At the Police Station

rushed to the hospital due to excessive bleeding, the station was abuzz, thinking a major case had

heard from Shirley you're locked up for assault. Which station are you at? I'm coming." Gabriel didn't question how Shirley knew, simply responding,

pressed, "Do you realize you could be charged with

cool, "How do you

guard, Audrey quickly said, "Shirley told me. Let's not focus on that. What's important is getting you out. My dad has some pull with the chief; I can work

Gabriel remained silent.

"Of course, there's a condition. Break up

marriage is on the table. I can persuade my dad. He only has me for

"Audrey, ever wonder why I never

and a bit

"you're only suited for someone like

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