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.

hand. He lit his cigarette and took a deep drag, watching through a veil of smoke as Sylvia fumbled behind the

sweater a couple of 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

on

now?" Sylvia

bit," Rupert replied nonchalantly, flicking ash from his cigarette as he walked over to select a bottle of wine from the cabinet. Sylvia glanced

to warm up." Rupert poured

"I'm fine, really...

raised an eyebrow, offering her

second day at the studio? Because of...drinking

speechless. Biting her lip, she glared at him before taking

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

ear, touching

He heard it!

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

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