Gabriel's face flickered with surprise. "What friend? Don't make things up!"
He darted his eyes around, a hint of guilt creeping in.
Lily crossed her arms with a knowing smirk, as if she could see right through him. "Hmph! Stop pretending!"
Gabriel opened his mouth to explain, but Lily cut him off. "I don't care! If you don't help me today, I'll spill the beans to my mom!"
"What?" Gabriel jumped in surprise, nodding frantically. "Alright, alright, I'll go with you, okay?"
He never saw this cunning move coming from the little rascal. She really had him beat.
"Hmm! That's more like it!" Lily's lips curled into a triumphant grin, then she grabbed Gabriel's arm and headed straight out the door.
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Nighttime at the Blue Sky Bar, inside a luxurious private room.
Sophia sat on the so
