Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 22

Before Sylvia could even protest, Naomi had already hopped in her car and sped off.

With a quiet sigh, Sylvia turned to face Julian and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I think it's best to be clear about this. I wasn't really keen on this blind date thing." Julian offered a smile, "Same here. But given the mission Mrs. Naomi assigned us, how about we catch a movie? It's the least we can do to appease our folks." Hearing Julian's suggestion, Sylvia didn't hesitate to agree.

As Julian was booking the tickets on his phone, he casually asked, "Ms. Lloyd, where do you stay? I'll see if there's a cinema close by, make it easier for you to get back later."

Seeing Julian's gentlemanly and considerate demeanor, Sylvia replied truthfully, "I'm currently staying on campus. As long as I can get back by ten, it's fine."

"All set then," Julian confirmed smoothly.

Sylvia, not wanting to take advantage, offered, "How much? I'll pay you back."

Julian looked at her, "Are you really going to do me like that?"

Sylvia offered a compromise, "Then let me buy you a drink."

had booked the wrong time slot. 7:20 pm had mistakenly become 8:20 pm. With the movie running over an hour,

excuse to

from your campus. After the movie, I'll drive you back. We'll make

of Naomi's constant nagging about settling down, Sylvia helplessly nodded. She had a competition to focus on and didn't want to endure Naomi's lectures on finding a man to "lean

the cinema. Throughout the movie, Sylvia hardly paid attention, frequently checking the time,

ended, Sylvia urged Julian

to campus, unsure of if it was her illusion, Sylvia felt

as the time passed by, she got

however, still worn a

just two minutes to

car outside the campus, and as Sylvia was about to open the door, she

she met Julian's gaze, his smile still tender, yet his eyes devoid of any warmth. He licked his lips, his eyes harboring a

coldly, seemingly unbothered, and lightly tapped the car's

"Check your phone again."

her phone to find it had turned into a useless

signal jammer. That way, the car had