Chapter 21

Feeling the weight of someone's gaze, Sylvia turned her head.

It was Rupert.

Dressed in a sleek black suit, his long fingers resting against his temple, the ruby ring on his finger catching the sunlight with a hint of a chilling thirst. Bridget was leaning close by his side. It appeared Bridget was whispering something, their proximity and Rupert's soft expression spoke volumes. Sylvia averted her gaze, feigning calm as she lowered her hand.

"Thank you."

"Don't mention it." The man followed her gaze, "That's Mr. Rupert Garcia, isn't it? He really adores his fiancée, to personally drop her off." Indeed. It was apparent to everyone Rupert's preference for Bridget. Except, in her past life, she was like a fool, waiting for him, loving him.

Just as Sylvia was about to nod, Naomi tugged at her sleeve.

"Since we're here, you should go say hello to Rupert."

"I'd rather not." Sylvia shrugged off the hand, making to leave. "You..."

Naomi's reproach was cut short by Bridget's sudden exclamation.

"Naomi, Sylvia, what a coincidence. And this gentleman is?"

arm with Rupert, sized up the

and after the ordeal with the Garcia family, she was even more convinced

Julian Zook, from the Zook family.

a chance to intervene before she felt the gaze across the table darkened. Julian stepped

Sylvia, a hint of mockery lifting the

his glance passed over Julian with an ambiguous tone, "A

her palms sweating. What was meant

flickered with disdain upon surveying Julian. In Rupert's presence, Julian was insignificant, a good match for

scorn, wearing a soft smile instead, "Mr. Zook is such a catch, Sylvia. You should hold on tight. A quiet, simple life is the real deal. No need to think about all

about to retort when Sylvia pulled at her. Engaging in

up at Rupert, his expression nonchalant. He knew better than anyone who she had

was akin to affirming

along, "Mom, Mr. Zook,

politely bid farewell, and then opened the car doors

received a message from Professor

sorry. Mr. Garcia intervened, securing an

"I understand."

she felt breathless

she was still overwhelmingly suppressed. How

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