Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 100

As Sylvia was lost in thought, the comforting aroma of coffee wafted to her nose. Lifting her head, she found a steaming cup sitting beside her, as if it had appeared out of nowhere. After a brief moment of surprise, her gaze shifted back to Rupert.

He stood casually, a fork in one hand and the other tucked into the pocket of his jeans. His crisp shirt accentuated his broad shoulders and lean frame, the epitome of effortless composure. But this image didn't quite align with the one she had in her mind.

Silently sipping her coffee, Sylvia soon found Rupert placing a bowl of freshly cooked pasta in front of her.

"Eat up."

Snapping back to reality, Sylvia pursed her lips and shook her head. "No, thanks. I'm not hungry."

But her stomach betrayed her with a loud growl, flushing her cheeks with embarrassment.

Rupert, holding the bowl, raised an eyebrow slightly. "Shall I feed you?"

Knowing he was a man of his word, Sylvia quickly took the bowl from him.

Then, silence fell between them.

Rupert leaned back against the counter, lighting a cigarette, his gaze fixed on her through a thin veil of smoke.

kitchen. The pasta was cooked perfectly, any longer and it would have been too soft. But why would he know

continued to eat in silence. As she was finishing, Rupert casually asked, "Why did you leave the

the clear broth of her pasta. "You're asking about

gave a silent

Sylvia's eyes as she turned her gaze to the

question again meant he didn't believe her. Even now, he saw her as a scheming woman, trying to climb the social ladder

Sylvia got up from the island counter, looking at him squarely, "The checkup was arranged by your friend. If you still don't

his eyes cold. "So the

"I can throw it up for you. Didn't you

Rupert was speechless.

that, she hopped away. Worried Rupert might actually

the antique clock on

was a

the Garcia Group,

heavily burdened with

usually

socializing never kept him out

especially with Naomsisted

her beauty sleep and had to