Dennis sidled up to Sylvia, flashing a grin. "Ms. Jarvis, I'm dying to know, how did you and Gabe cross paths?"

Sylvia, with a playful smirk, countered, "How about you? How did you guys meet?"

Dennis proudly declared, "We're brothers in arms!"

Sylvia feigned innocence, "Brothers in arms? What's that?"

"Ms. Jarvis, are you pulling my leg?" Dennis chuckled awkwardly. "It means friends who've fought side by side, of course."

"Oh!" Sylvia exclaimed, feigning realization. "Here I was thinking it meant friends who stab each other in the back during a fight!"

Dennis's smile froze on his face, turning into an awkward grimace. "Ms. Jarvis sure has a wicked sense of humor."

replied, "I'm not one for jokes, especially with

but knowing Sylvia was the apple of Baron's eye, he didn't dare make a scene. Instead, he retreated to a corner,

couldn't take his eyes off Sylvia, fascinated by her sharp wit. He felt

watched Dennis's discomfort with a sneer, exchanging a knowing glance with Baron before silently slipping

phone and saw a message from Blake. She

of the restroom, spotted Audrey waiting for

we need to talk!" Audrey said, batting her

to soften Gabe's stern expression. His gaze was icy as he replied, "Spit it out then. I don't have all day." Audrey's confident demeanor faltered. "I've always had feelings for you, even when I was with Baron. It was just out of spite. You've always

love you," Gabe said bluntly. "Never

can offer you everything Sylvia can. My family's company is bigger than hers. Marry me, and I can guarantee you a VP position right away!" Leaning against the wall, Gabe massaged his temples, clearly

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