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This morning, with the alcohol long gone from his system, Dennis was hit with a wave of regret.

He didn't even bother going to work, instead, he rushed over to Baron's office to seek counsel, "Do you think Audrey will seek revenge?"

The Brights might not be at the top of J City's social ladder, but they had more than enough pull to make life difficult for a regular Joe like him.

Baron was unfazed, "Chill out, man. I've got your back. Audrey wouldn't dare lay a finger on you!"

That offered Dennis a sliver of comfort. "I'm gonna take a few days off work, just lay low at your place for a bit."

Baron laughed at him, "Look at you, all scared!"

a sheepish grin, "Audrey's always been fierce. I'm just worried she'll take this to my

dare. She's got a part in this mess too, she'll just have to swallow her pride. Relax!" Baron reassured him, confidence oozing

then lit a cigarette, his eyes gleaming with a sly light,

scoffed, "I haven't yet met a dish

night must've been tampered with by Sylvia. She's too guarded, hard

subtlety doesn't work, we go in hard!" Baron said, a cold edge to his

Sylvia and Gabriel saw what you're really capable of. Otherwise,

resolve only hardened, "Just

lounging on the sofa with a book as Sylvia wrapped up some paperwork. The sight of him, basked in sunlight, made her increasingly distracted. She sauntered over, lying across his lap, cuddling his waist softly, "I don't feel like

face, "What's on your mind now? You've been skipping work for two days straight. Get back to

"I've just realized why I could never

her words not quite

just smiled, looking up at

gesture, Gabriel tapped her cheek, "If you're tired, close your eyes and rest for a

Sylvia obediently

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