Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 143

At that moment, Bridget arrived, inquiring about the situation. With a frown and a displeased expression, she glanced over at Freya.

Idiot, how could she let this mess fall into her lap?

With everyone gathered, Sylvia knew it was time to wrap things up.

Adopting the tone Freya often used, she said smoothly, "Freya, you'd better apologize quickly. Making a scene isn't good for you or the studio- especially since you're the one who went out for dinner and drinks with them. Right, Ms. Simpson?" Sylvia threw the question directly to Bridget.

In her past life, the two had teamed up countless times to set Sylvia up. This time, she was letting them taste their own medicine.

All eyes turned to Bridget, Rupert's fiancée, whose words carried weight.

Bridget, fearing backlash, dared not defend Freya.

With a gentle smile, she said, "Freya, apologize now. You should be more cautious in the future."

Freya stared at Bridget in disbelief, her face flushing further as her emotions contorted her expression.

Bridget shot her a warning glance.

Freya clenched her fists and bowed her

forward to console the woman. "Don't be upset. She's new here; she probably just wanted to get along with the old staff but chose the wrong way. I'll have someone from my family inquire at the police station for you." The woman couldn't refuse Bridget's gesture and smiled in return. "Ms. Simpson

had happened, the two women left together. The

the visibly shaken Freya, offering her comfort with

okay? I have some ointment in

hand tightly, her voice full of suspicion. "Sylvia,

hand with a

one who asked me to go to the bar with them last night.

further explanation, Sylvia

had no response, guilt flashing across her face as she let go of Sylvia's

I didn't... you misunderstood.

Scared?

So she knew fear.

wasn't she afraid when she

advised you to apologize because if Eloise gets wind of

for you, being Rupert's fiancée and all. Who wouldn't want to stay on her good side? But she wouldn't even say a word in

Sylvia saw it

can use Freya against me, why can't