"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 Gabriel

deeply, shooting a venomous look at Audrey behind Gabriel

too, seemed disappointed, her wrist subtly twisting to hide something shiny up

not feeling well. Let's head back," she said, moving

a beat as he reached

Gabriel's arm, Sylvia turned back to Audrey, "Since Blake's already gone, we might as well leave too!"

helpless and seething,

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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

grabbed a bottle of whiskey from the

find another way," Dennis tried to calm

with the thought of Sylvia, couldn't let go, "She's on guard

target Gabriel. There's always a

desire for Sylvia turned into a consuming

flushed and dazed, Baron realized she

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