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 man

after the ordeal

man, boasting slightly, "This is Julian Zook, from the Zook family. A real catch, we're all quite

with meaning. Sylvia didn't have a chance to intervene before she felt the gaze across the table darkened. Julian stepped forward, gentlemanly, "Mr.

on Sylvia, a hint of mockery lifting the corners of

glance passed over Julian with an

spine, her palms sweating. What was meant to be a casual remark felt like a

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

tight. A quiet, simple life is the real deal. No need to think about all that unnecessary drama." Her

retort when Sylvia pulled at her. Engaging in an argument would only play

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

was akin

pulling Naomi along,

and then opened the car doors

a

I'm sorry. Mr. Garcia intervened, securing an extra competition slot

"I understand."

she felt breathless and powerless,

was still overwhelmingly

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