Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)

Chapter 2178

Dannis chuckled, "But in the end, wasn't the military belle swept off her feet by you, Baron?"

Baron glanced over at Gabriel with a smirk, scoffing, "I used to think she was all high and mighty, but after we got together, she was just another notch on the belt."

Dannis immediately piped up, "Only you could say something like that about Audrey!"

The others only then realized Baron had dated the girl they all once idolized, Audrey. A wave of envy and admiration washed over them as they showered Baron with compliments, eager to curry favor.

Gabriel could see right through it. This supposed buddies' reunion was just a guise for Dannis to butter up Baron, with everyone else also looking to cozy up to him.

Baron basked in the attention, seizing the chance to get back at Audrey for rejecting him in the past and to flaunt his conquest.

After all, Audrey had had eyes for him once.

Shirley, too, saw what was happening and couldn't help feeling awkward. She had been the one to call Gabriel about the get-together, which had somehow morphed into this.

Gabriel glanced at his watch, ready to make an excuse to leave, when Baron's phone rang.

Picking up, he said, "You've arrived? Great, I'm here. Come on over."

Baron relayed the private room number and hung up. There was a knock at the door.

"Come in!" Baron commanded.

Three people entered, with Gabriel's eyes instantly landing on Sylvia, who trailed behind.

Sylvia, catching sight of Gabriel, paused for a moment.

The man in front, in his early thirties, made a beeline for Baron with a grin, "Baron, didn't you always want to meet Ms. Jarvis? Well, I've brought her to you!"

Eugene, walking in the middle, was a bit taken aback to see Baron and said flatly, "You mentioned someone was looking for a PR firm to collaborate with. Are we talking about Mr. Barlow?"

Leonard quickly added, "Yes, Mr. Barlow's company is expanding, and he's looking for a solid PR firm to partner with. I immediately thought of you and Ms. Jarvis. Her PR firm has quite the reputation in the industry, so it's a perfect match!"

Eugene, aware of Baron's reputation, frowned slightly but held his tongue in the moment.

Leonard turned to introduce Sylvia, "This is Mr. Barlow, the young and successful CEO of Glory Group. If you two hit it off, it'll be a powerhouse partnership!"

Sylvia stepped forward with a courteous smile, "Pleased to meet you, Mr. Barlow. I look forward to working with you."

Baron stood up, his gaze intense as he looked at Sylvia, his tone laden with implication, "I caught a glimpse of Ms. Jarvis at an event hosted by Adonis, and it was simply unforgettable."

Sylvia responded with poised grace, "I'm glad our event planning left such an impression on you, Mr. Barlow. Thank you for your kind words."

She had heard about Baron in the social circles; his family had a military background, but he chose the easier route, starting a company with connections. In recent years, he had become more ostentatious and arrogant, and she wondered how many women had suffered silently at his hands.

Seeing Sylvia handle the conversation with tact, Baron was even more charmed. He extended his hand with a grin, "Indeed, with someone as stunning as Ms. Jarvis, I don't need to see a portfolio. Just on your merit alone, I'm ready to sign the highest-level contract!" This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Sylvia glanced at his hand and lightly shook it, "Thank you."

Gabriel's eyes briefly lingered on their joined hands, then he took a sip of his drink, staying silent.

Baron called for the waiter to bring more drinks. Dannis, ever the eager host, immediately shifted his seat to make room for Sylvia next to Baron.