Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 142

After escaping, Sylvia didn't dare stay at any hotel near the campus. Instead, she chose one closer to the studio.

Before getting into her ride, she glanced back at the intersection.

A luxury car pulled up. Rupert, clad in black, emerged from the corner and got into the vehicle.

As the car pulled away, a sliver of window lowered, revealing a pair of eyes. They stared at Sylvia with dangerous glint, sharp even in the dim light. It felt as if they were telling her she could never escape.

A shiver ran down Sylvia's spine, and she didn't look back as she left.

Meanwhile, Orson also got into a car.

"Mr. Rupert, Ms. Lloyd reported those guys for DUI, and she mentioned Freya's name as well."

Rupert, sitting in the backseat, slowly twisted his ruby ring and raised an eyebrow.

"She's gotten smart now. With her old temper, anyone could have taken advantage of her. She's... better off hidden away."

Orson frowned, cautiously adding, "Is Ms. Lloyd..."

"Hmm?" Rupert's cold interruption made Orson realize he had said too much, and he quickly changed the subject. "Bailey wants to meet you at Camellia Manor tomorrow."

"Got it."

...

at the studio early, eager not to miss the

she headed to

the commotion of women quarreling

keep it in your pants, could you? If it weren't

and saw Freya on the floor, her hair clutched tightly in another woman's grip. Her stilettos raised down on her, each kick with

trembling, without putting up a fight. All she could manage were denials, her sobs

a college

students might have rushed

But this was the workplace, where people avoided getting involved in matters that

wasn't until security came that the woman and Freya

dinner, tried to seduce him,

keep me from finding out? They said it

it all

invite me. It was

tearfully added, "Sylvia, even though we're friends,

for you anymore.

it's your fault they got caught for

only help you

pitiful face radiated an air of reluctant grievance, her performance strikingly convincing. Instantly,

in particular, cast

Sylvia stepped forward confidently, offering a polite nod to

dinner, but had to leave early