Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 117

Orson noticed the paleness on Sylvia's face and hesitated, "Ms. Lloyd..."

Sylvia scoffed coldly, "He really went out of his way this time."

"Ms. Lloyd, actually..."

Before Orson could explain, Sylvia had already stormed off, leaving him to sigh in frustration.

Back in her room, Sylvia made a beeline for the bathroom, only to be confronted by the mirror's revelation-a faint bite mark on her neck, its ambiguous redness seemed to speak volumes without a single word.

She scrubbed it furiously, but the effort only deepened the color. Frustrated, she gave up and decided to cover it with foundation before her meeting at Eloise's studio the next day.

Just as she was pondering how to borrow some foundation from Naomi, Naomi herself appeared.

"Sylvia? You're back? I brought you some snacks."

towel

peculiar attire. "What's with the towel around

"Just went out for a jog, got a bit

push it. Come, sit

"Alright."

breathed a sigh of

won't believe it- karma

out, he was behind the jewelry contest, and now the spotlight's on Bridget. Despite her denials, the seed of doubt has been planted. And that's the real torture." Naomi clapped her hands

if she dared to challenge

like a kebab over

ate, her curiosity piqued.

with power and influence. Now, the whole internet

and Sylvia

to rest, but as Naomi cleared the tray,

They're like gold dust, made by some reclusive herbalist. How do you have

hospital." Sylvia stared at the patches,