Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 84

No big deal?

Sylvia let out a sarcastic chuckle, her eyes downcast as she spoke. "Officer, you've heard it all. They're not admitting to anything, and Ms. Simpson has testified on their behalf. As the plaintiff, I demand they produce evidence to refute my accusations, especially the so- called evidence of me 'flirting' or 'provoking' them. And let's not forget... Ms. Simpson's oh-so-certain testimony that I was trying to climb the social ladder by taking shortcuts.

You're officers, equipped with body cams at all times. Surely, they can't just change their stories now, can they?"

When the words fell, the three were dumbfounded. Especially Bridget, whose smugness turned to shock in an instant. She had been sitting quietly, not causing any trouble until she decided to be a bit too clever for her own good. Now, none of them could escape the consequences.

The officer nodded. "The body cams have been recording this whole time. Everything said has been logged. Do you have any evidence to back up your claims?"

Bridget had brought this upon herself and took a moment to gather her thoughts. She moved to sit next to Rupert, tears welling up in her eyes. "Rupert, I just wanted to smooth things over for the Garcia family. After all, if word of this gets out, it's not just Sylvia's reputation that's tarnished, but the Garcias' as well."

family

are you saying you have no evidence, yet you've accused me of seduction just to gain fame? That's defamation. As a woman, and supposedly the future Mrs. Garcia, you're not only embarrassing your fiancé but also tarnishing the Garcia family's

quickly grasped the gravity of her situation. She began to feign

I'm sorry. I know you're upset because I pulled Rupert away, but I honestly didn't think your seniors would treat you that way. I saw how happily you were all drinking together and thought you were on good terms. It was my misunderstanding. Please, scold me if

stance while subtly reviving the rumor about the night Sylvia and Rupert spent together,

Bridget shift the narrative, cutting straight to the point. "Bridget, my question was whether you have evidence. You just need

directly. Do you have any evidence? Or can you prove it was Ms. Lloyd who initiated anything?" Bridget clenched her teeth, glancing at Rupert

engrossed in his coffee, seemingly oblivious

tightly together,

officer frowned. "Ms. Simpson, please be responsible with