Chapter 33

Sylvia settled herself down to steady her thoughts before leaning in to confide in the only officer she felt she could trust.

"Could you help me..."

"Sure," the officer nodded.

After laying everything out, Sylvia felt a weight lift off her shoulders.

Wanting to spare the officer any trouble, she inhaled deeply and said, "I've said all there is to say. I don't want to put you in a difficult position. Just do what you have to do with me."

The female officer had been decent to Sylvia, and the last thing Sylvia wanted was to get her in hot water with Rupert. So, she obediently held up her cuffed hands.

hesitated for a moment while looking

Then she uttered meaningfully, "Staying

shook her head and

an interview, was tearful, insisting Sylvia was innocent. Yet, her expression was laden with unspoken pain and grievance, and she inadvertently revealed her injured arm. Following her and Rupert's official announcement, Bridget, celebrated as a

posted, eager fans vowed to teach Sylvia a lesson,

realized what the officer meant by "safe". If she got caught by

as the victim and Sylvia as a jealous aggressor who led him on only to retract

access, Sylvia could piece together the storm brewing

remained silent, waiting. Until a sharply dressed man appeared, introducing himself as the Garcia

greeted him politely. Upon hearing it,

the past life, he had used the law to corner her, leaving her to bear the brunt of public scorn with no chance to defend herself.

stated seriously, "Ms. Lloyd, you've been

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