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,

ended

Gabriel go. Otherwise, brace yourself

At the Police Station

hospital due to excessive bleeding, the station was abuzz, thinking a major case had landed on their doorstep. Meanwhile, Gabriel sat in the interrogation room,

and he saw it was Audrey on the line, her voice tinged with urgency. "I heard from Shirley you're locked up

be charged with intentional homicide? Because of Sylvia, Baron

was cool, "How

Audrey quickly said, "Shirley told me. Let's not focus on that. What's important is getting you out. My dad has

Gabriel remained silent.

there's a condition. Break up with Sylvia

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

was indifferent, "Audrey, ever wonder why I

a bit hopeful,

slowly, "you're only

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