Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 9

The hall was vast, yet Rupert's presence seemed to freeze the air around him, making it hard for anyone to breathe.

He remained silent. But everyone knew he was furious.

He took out a cigarette pack, lit one up, and exhaled a cloud of smoke that veiled his face. Through the hazy mist, his gaze on Sylvia was unreadable.

"Get lost."

Tristan then waved his hand in displeasure.

Naomi helped Sylvia to her feet. Sylvia pulled her hand away, standing tall and firm in the center of the hall, her voice strong and clear, "Since I'm such an inconvenience here, I'll move out at once. Grandpa, thank you for your care over the years." She was determined to leave with her dignity intact, unlike in her past life, where she was always cautious and fearful.

With that, Sylvia turned and left.

The looks that followed her were dangerous and sharp.

...

Stepping out of the hall, Sylvia felt the wave of nausea and dizziness hit her, side effects of the amount of the pills she'd been taking.

barely made it a few steps before fainting. When Sylvia awoke, Naomi was sitting by her bedside, eyes rimmed with

awake, Naomi slapped her, not hard, more like

scare me to death? You

Garcia family

tough life! I told you before to mingle with the wealthy young men.

"Like you?"

kind of comfortable life was

door opened, and Edwin

soup, it'll

something sharp. Tristan must be behind this. He never liked their side of the family, disdaining his second son for his simplicity

nonsense!" Naomi

gently, "The doctor said Sylvia needs to take

stood up instantly

Edwin sighed, "Do you really have to go,

only cause more trouble for you and Mom. I'm grown up; I can take

if only I was more capable." Edwin took out a card and slipped it under Sylvia's pillow, "Don't refuse it. You'll need money out there. The pin is your birthday. Be careful. If anything happens, call me

acted so strange today, totally out of

do you mean?" Sylvia asked,

actually rushed out, carrying you away. If Dad hadn't ordered someone to bring you back, you'd still be at his place."