Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 83

Watching the two greasy, sleazy men before her, Naomi couldn't fathom the plight any girl would face if caught in their clutches. She asserted to the police officer, "We demand a thorough investigation!"

At her words, the men's faces drained of color. Their bruises and scrapes became even more pronounced, giving them a ghastly appearance. Though they had a modicum of renown, they were nothing compared to the Garcia family, mere ants in comparison. How could they possibly contend? Exchanging a look, they gritted their teeth, deciding to go down with the ship, hoping for a stroke of luck. "We're just guys who had a bit too much to drink. How could we resist temptation? We made a mistake. For the sake of everyone's reputation, we hope you can show leniency."

Naomi's eyes widened, her voice rising sharply. "Temptation? Are you insinuating my daughter seduced the three of you?"

The men nodded reluctantly. "Yes, it was Ms. Lloyd's idea. We wouldn't dare otherwise!"

In their desperation to save their own skins, they cast the vilest of accusations on Sylvia. No apologies, only spreading rumors about a woman. As if echoing their vile claim in the private room, they suggested the fault of rape lies with the woman!

Naomi was livid. She had never let Sylvia suffer any indignity in her life. After the incident with Julian, she had been so distraught she fell ill for three days, keeping it all from Sylvia.

And now, these two dared to tarnish her daughter's name! After walking on eggshells within the Garcia family for so many years, she couldn't stand another second of it!

She was about to retort when Bridget, lounging on the sofa, interrupted her lightly.

"Naomi, think about Sylvia. She's now blind. Do you really want her to lose her reputation as well?"

"You..." Naomi bit her lip.

Bridget, confident in her status as Rupert's fiancée, had never shown Naomi any respect. Now, she was cruelly targeting the mother's deepest wounds.

Naomi ignore

looked helplessly at the indifferent Rupert.

himself coffee from the

even paler, convinced Rupert was siding with Bridget. What chance did

remained silent behind

Rupert's indifference seemed to

who

it seems you've come for nothing. This is merely

Bridget glanced at Sylvia,

in a way that

Regardless of Sylvia's innocence

èt

would be ostracized from the Garcias and abandoned by

looked up in her direction,

coldly, "Bridget, you left the VIP room early. How come you're so certain about what happened there? It seems you're quite convinced their

feeling a sudden

a moment, Bridget

"Sylvia, I know

upset