Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 7

Under Rupert's icy stare, Sylvia pressed her lips together, trying to keep her cool.

But the pain of the past eight years was too much, and despite her efforts, her fingers trembled, and she turned her face away forcefully.

Rupert looked away, his voice laced with disdain, "Thinking of getting pregnant behind my back?"

Sylvia frowned deeply, her gaze inadvertently catching Naomi.

The pills were bought by Naomi. Could it be she still harbored hopes of Sylvia marrying Rupert?

But under Rupert's cold glare, Naomi was shaking like a leaf.

Compared to Tristan, Naomi was more terrified of Rupert. She wouldn't dare pull any stunts under Rupert's watchful eyes.

What in the world was going on?

Sylvia lifted her eyes, surrounded by gazes from all around. Among these, one gaze was particularly striking. Bridget.

semi-smile,

turned away from the crowd, gripping Sylvia's hand, and said in earnest, "Sylvia, I'm sorry, I can't help you deceive Mr. Rupert

quell the rumors, and then secretly take fertility treatments. If I hadn't gone to comfort you and overheard your plan, wouldn't you have succeeded? If you really got pregnant, what would happen to me

outraged, taking

to replace Bridget! If she did get pregnant, with the child as her leverage, Rupert would have no choice but to marry her. Then, our family's reputation would

in anger, "I've never seen such despicable tactics in my life. It's a good thing Bridget was considerate and didn't fall into

knows what other trouble she'll stir up in

heart. Just like in her past life, everyone protected Bridget, making Sylvia out to

often that she was used to

meeting Bridget's, who, despite her fragile appearance, had a calculating

stunned, watching Bridget wipe her tears, and while doing so, she turned and flashed Sylvia a smirk.

pills were switched

voice as

Garcia family and you recover from this loss, I'm willing to do anything, even at the cost of

expression, just hearing her voice would make anyone believe she

Sylvia realized she