Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 112

"I only care about the results," Rupert's tone was firm, as if he were addressing an employee. "Do I need to teach you how to handle this?"

Bridget's joy hadn't faded from her face, but fear began to simmer in her eyes. She nodded dumbly. "I...I understand. I'll apologize and make amends." "Good."

With that, Rupert turned and left. Bridget's knees buckled, sending her staggering backward, but Miriam caught her just in time.

"Bridget, you can't mess this up. Rupert hasn't cut ties - there's still a chance."

"He hasn't cut ties, but he's becoming more indifferent toward me."

"So what? As long as he agrees to marry you, you'll officially be in a position to deal with his other women. Then Sylvia will have nowhere to turn!" Miriam, clutching her bleeding neck, seethed with anger. Bridget scoffed, "Sylvia. We'll see about that."

...

Back at the house.

of coffee and downed half of it in

Sylvia. "Sweetie, why did you

that's why I didn't tell you." Sylvia retorted, sipping her

this is too risky. What if the Simpson family spreads rumors about you being mentally unstable?

wouldn't dare. If they spread it, people will demand evidence and reasons, which would implicate Tristan. Do you think they'd

in agreement. Naomi, however, was still worried. "You're leveraging Tristan, and we don't know

her. "Don't worry. Not only will Tristan not

laughing off the concern. Despite being a daughter-in-law who had done no

they were discussing, the butler arrived with a delivery. "Mr. Edwin, Mrs. Naomi, sir sent me

and Edwin quickly got up to welcome the arrival. They couldn't

family called, saying they would like to

Naomi's pride was evident.

the items with

her arms around Edwin. "Honey, it seems

nodded, his expression

however, felt uneasy at their lack of wariness. She knew she couldn't always rely