Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 45

The moment it was touched, she felt as if electricity coursed through her, causing an uncontrollable shiver.

Rupert noticed her reaction, his gaze darkening as he leaned in closer, a droplet of coffee from his collar falling onto her stomach.

Sylvia's shivering became more pronounced. A dark desire brewed in Rupert's eyes as he stared straight at Sylvia, not bothering to hide his intent.

"Just as sensitive as that night."

"I wasn't!" Sylvia countered.

"Really? That's not how you sounded back then."

His low chuckle was laced with mischief. His thumb, adorned with the ruby ring, traced the droplet on Sylvia's belly, the warm jade strangely comforting yet bizarre. Sylvia's stomach contracted, and she let out a soft gasp, which Rupert promptly silenced.

"Mmm..."

Rupert was playing with fire!

If anyone from the Garcia family caught them, she'd be done for!

Yet, Sylvia's strength was no match for Rupert's as he lifted her up and captured her lips.

through the room, "Sylvia, are you in

It was Warren.

Sylvia stiffened in shock.

her in his

of sheer panic, fearing his next move. But he kissed her even more passionately, his

on the other

felt humiliated and helpless, her eyes pleading with

Why is the

persistent knocking threatened to alert

her, whispering, "Consider yourself lucky," by her

locked the door when

you answer then?" Warren

I came down to open the door as soon as I could," Sylvia explained, pressing her lip. Warren nodded; noticing her flushed cheeks, he asked worriedly, "Why is your face so red? Are you feeling

"I just rushed over here, that's

as you're

"Okay."

they left the coffee room, Sylvia cast

the wall, twirling his ring, looking both

closing the door firmly behind