Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 108

Miriam hesitated, sparking curiosity all around as eyes turned towards Edwin and Naomi.

Naomi's face was ghostly pale, making her lips appear strikingly red. Edwin quickly took her hand, his usually composed face now clouded with embarrassment. He wanted to say something, but given his blackout from the night before, all he had were Naomi's words to go by-hardly enough to convince anyone. That's when Sylvia gave him a look, prompting a subtle nod from Edwin. "It's alright."

"Thank goodness, or I'd feel terribly guilty," Miriam dramatically placed a hand over her heart.

Tristan frowned, probing, "What's going on?"

Miriam looked troubled. "I heard Mr. Edwin was keen on landing a deal with a potential client, so I arranged a dinner. But, as it turns out, Mr. Edwin and Mrs. Naomi had a bit too much fun. I had no choice but to send the client away early.

Next thing I know, Mrs. Naomi and Mr. Edwin were tumbling into the dumpster- buzzing with flies and smelling positively dreadful. I just had to ask if they were okay. Isn't that right, Mrs. Naomi?"

The room went quiet, many faces wrinkled in disgust at Naomi.

her lip, silent

peace, chided Miriam, "Mom, it's not like Mrs. Naomi did it on purpose. She's not used to

clear- Naomi messed up both the deal and their reputation by getting drunk and dragging Edwin into a dumpster-what a joke. Tristan slammed

Rupert with pleading eyes, "Rupert, my mom isn't

his

heart sank upon hearing his

Bridget seemed strong enough to betray

Edwin and Naomi. "Can't you handle a simple evening? What a disgrace!" Edwin bore the brunt, as always, under Tristan's public scolding. Naomi burst into tears. This only fueled Tristan's anger. "And you have the nerve

room was engulfed in dead silence, with only Bridget and Miriam's eyes gleaming with smugness, their gaze

Sylvia against them?

Hardly a match.

met their gaze with a calm smile, her

up, shouting like a madwoman, "Ah! Why blame my mom and Edwin? It's

her tirade,