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.

lighter felt hot in Rupert's hand. He lit his cigarette and took a

defiant, and Rupert was sure her curses were heartfelt. Finally, she

The sweater hung on her like a dress, loose

now?" Sylvia

from his cigarette as he walked over to select a bottle of wine from the cabinet. Sylvia glanced at the

drink to warm up." Rupert poured

wary. "I'm fine,

raised an eyebrow,

on your second day at the studio? Because of...drinking and falling into

left speechless. Biting her lip, she glared at him

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

He brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, touching the tip and

He heard it!

down on her. Her body trembled slightly, wanting to push his hand away, but he caught her wrist and pinned

choice but to straighten up and meet his gaze; those deep eyes seemed to swallow her whole. The only