Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 18

"Didn't you say you weren't into me? Then what's this diary all about?"

"You've got it all wrong. It's just some scribbles, doesn't prove a thing," Sylvia said, her face emotionless as she tried to push him away.

At the mention of scribbles, Rupert's eyes narrowed, "Is that so?"

In the next moment, to Sylvia's astonishment, he reached into the fire, pulling out a half-burnt sheet of paper.

Glancing at the elegant handwriting, he repeated the words in a deep tone, "I fancy you."

Rupert held the charred paper between his fingers, his demeanor lazy and indifferent, his expression cold and detached despite the sentimental words.

He had always been indifferent and ruthless towards her, she knew that.

But the mocking look in his eyes made Sylvia feel stifled and rigid. As if her past affection was nothing but dirt in his eyes, unworthy of attention.

Sylvia's shoulders trembled slightly as she struggled to suppress her emotions, speaking calmly, "It's nameless, doesn't have to be you. It could be anyone, but definitely not you."

her hand but was caught by Rupert, who pulled her closer. Rupert leaned in slowly, his chilly and threatening

you could just provoke me and walk

got closer. At that moment, voices of a young couple chatting came from the nearby

smell something

I'm burning

who's joking with you? You...ugh...stop it!

"Just one more kiss."

voices, filled with flirtation and affection, intermittently

crossing his handsome face

go," Sylvia said

not afraid of being caught?" Rupert's gaze

bit her lip. Yet, the couple

I wanna see who's

began to sweat nervously, unable to push the man

she demanded

rubbing his

making her feel utterly embarrassed under the broad daylight. "Who is it? Or shall we let