"Come on, it was just a joke!" Sylvia lifted her glass and took a sip, "But let's not bring it up again, okay?"

"Sure thing!" Baron, seeing Sylvia drink, could hardly contain his glee. "After all, my company's looking forward to working with Ms. Jarvis. We can't afford any bad blood." He raised his glass again, "To a fruitful collaboration, Ms. Jarvis!"

Sylvia took another sip, her smile polite yet distant, "Aren't you going to sing, Mr. Barlow?"

"Let's leave the singing to Dennis. We have more important things to talk about." Baron edged closer, silently counting the minutes, watching for any sign of Sylvia's reaction. Usually, it only took three minutes for the drug to kick in, leaving the person weak but conscious.

If they passed out, that took all the fun out of it.

However, after Dennis finished two songs, Sylvia showed no signs of being affected, and Baron started to worry.

Suddenly, Sylvia stood up, "I need to use the restroom."

Baron quickly followed, "Blue Oasis can be a bit sketchy. Let me escort you there, stand guard outside."

and headed for the door, opening it just as

a venomous look at Audrey behind Gabriel for not stopping

seemed disappointed, her wrist subtly twisting to hide

feeling well. Let's head back," she

as he reached

Audrey, "Since Blake's already gone, we might as well leave too!" Gabriel wrapped his arm

watched, helpless and seething,

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control by now. I figured Gabriel would catch you two in a compromising position. It would have been quite the show, but Sylvia managed to walk out!" Baron was livid, his perfect moment ruined, and Sylvia now wary of

from the table and downed it angrily, "That

way," Dennis tried to

of Sylvia, couldn't let go, "She's on guard now. It won't be easy to

we target Gabriel. There's always a way," Dennis reassured

Sylvia turned into

Audrey's condition, flushed and dazed, Baron realized

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