Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 28

Early in the morning, there were few people around the university gate.

Sylvia, weary to her bones, was practically dragged into the car by Rupert; despite her struggling, there was always a strong force pulled her back.

Looking up, she realized he was almost teasing her, as if her attempts to get away were just a way to draw him in.

Exhausted, she finally let her arms fall limply by her side. Rupert pulled her closer, lifting her chin and touching the red mark on her forehead. "Looks like someone never learns. Why did you leave the hospital?"

His tone was casual, as if he hadn't been the one insisting on her settlement just days ago.

Sylvia looked at him, feeling as though she could never truly understand him, not from her past life, not the current.

When she remained silent, Rupert tightened his grip on her chin. She felt like a doll in Rupert's hands, to be moved and manipulated at his whim.

Feeling humiliated, Sylvia clenched her teeth and forcefully slapped his hand away.

The sound echoed loudly in the confined space of the car, plunging it into silence.

Rupert's hand bore the mark of her fingers, stark against his pale skin.

for no reason, and then

thanks for your concern. I know you're busy, so I won't

reached for the door, only to hear it lock with

catch the

Sylvia recall the weight of Julian pressing down

back, lighting a cigarette with an ease that soon filled the car with smoke, obscuring

laughter, "Drugged me and got intimate with me, then played the innocent?

though her

"Evidence."

She had none.

what had happened or why she had ended up in

and reluctance had turned

exhaled a cloud of smoke, his gaze darkening as he looked at her, and he said impatiently, "Come

stance firm, "I'd rather not. Don't forget you have a fiancée who loves

taking a risk, trying to provoke Rupert in the hope he

light in his eyes made her shiver uncontrollably. Just when she thought he would explode in

handsome face remained calm as he gently pulled her closer, their faces inches apart,

Sylvia's beautiful face turned even paler, her

his desire unmasked. He leaned in close, his voice rough, "When you were in my bed, did you forget about