Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

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

Then she uttered meaningfully, "Staying here might be the safest option

head and left the room

online. Bridget, in 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

interview was posted, eager fans vowed to teach Sylvia

she

Julian into the mix, only painting him as the victim and Sylvia as a jealous aggressor who led

the storm brewing online from snippets of conversations

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

politely. Upon hearing it, Peter was surprised at her

him all too well. In 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. Now, with such a

away and stated seriously, "Ms. Lloyd, you've been bailed