Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 38

However, the skeptical glances from those around her were about to drown Bridget. Without a solid reason, the image she'd carefully maintained would crumble into nothing.

Bridget pressed her lips, a spark of determination flickering in her eyes as she tried to persuade, "Sylvia, have you forgotten something? We're now talking about you inciting someone to harm me. I gave you the chance to stand here and apologize as a means towards reconciliation. Only through making amends can you walk away unscathed." Playing the victim card was useless; now, she was resorting to threats. Sadly, she miscalculated once again.

Sylvia turned to face the female officer, who spoke sternly, "Ms. Simpson, we investigated the man who allegedly attempted to harm you. He has no criminal record, just a daughter in need of medical treatment. Our investigation into his bank account revealed a transaction matching the exact amount needed for the surgery from an overseas account.

Pinpointing the owner of that account is only a matter of time, but I can tell you clearly that Ms. Lloyd has no overseas accounts to her name. So, Ms. Lloyd has been falsely accused."

With that declaration, Bridget was left speechless, biting her lip in frustration. Finally, she turned her gaze towards Julian, hoping he shared her unwillingness to let Sylvia off the hook given how terribly he'd been beaten.

As expected, Julian struggled to stand up and said defiantly, "Sylvia, no matter how much evidence you gather, it won't change the fact you're a deceiver. If you don't apologize, our Zook family will never let this slide.

after ten. Tell me, isn't a woman talking like that to a man basically consenting to

while casting disdainful glances at Sylvia. He had

intense humiliation that seared through her like molten

torn apart;

gaze, thinking, "See, this is the person you wanted

silently enduring. After all, she had been coerced

the female officer

you of sexual assault in your car. Save your energy; you're going to need it for the statements

"They dare now."

but as he ran past Rupert, somehow, he ended up flying through the air and crashing into a