Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 124

Sylvia's eyes widened in shock as the man in front of her suddenly took action.

With a swift motion, he pulled at the collar of his hoodie and yanked it over his head, revealing a chiseled body hidden underneath. The movement tensed the muscles across his abs, each one distinct, without a hint of fat. Caught off guard, Sylvia was momentarily stunned until a sweater flew toward her face.

Leaning casually against the desk, Rupert gave Sylvia a teasing look. "Didn't get enough of a show the other night? If you don't want to catch a cold, go inside and change."

Flustered, Sylvia grabbed the sweater and dashed into a small partition, letting the curtain fall behind her.

For a while, neither spoke, the only sound being Sylvia rustling as she changed clothes.

Rupert took out a cigarette, his gaze captured by her silhouette behind the curtain just as he was about to light it.

Sylvia, pulling off her turtleneck, raised her arms, revealing a figure that was both slender and curvy. Even through the haze, her grace was evident.

Naturally striking, she didn't need to try hard to captivate every man's senses with just the right touch of allure.

his cigarette and took a deep drag, watching through a veil of smoke as Sylvia fumbled behind

times as if slapping him, muttering under her breath. She was bold and defiant, and Rupert was sure her curses were heartfelt. Finally, she put on the sweater reluctantly, tugging at it here and there before

eyes narrowed. The sweater hung on her like a dress, loose and somehow

go now?" Sylvia

here yet. Let's wait a bit," Rupert replied nonchalantly, flicking ash from his cigarette as he walked over to select a bottle of

to warm up." Rupert

frowned, wary. "I'm fine, really...

eyebrow, offering her a

the studio? Because of...drinking

at him before taking the glass,

was warming, her cheeks flushing, lips dewy and inviting. Her hair moved with her breath, a fragile beauty

hair behind her ear, touching the tip and trailing down to a kiss

He heard it!

her lips, feeling his imposing presence bearing down on her. Her body trembled slightly, wanting to push

had no choice but to straighten up and meet his gaze; those deep eyes seemed to swallow her whole. The only thing clear