Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 159

The moment she swung her legs out of bed, the door burst open.

A whole crowd surged in.

Along with Bridget and Freya, there were Christine, the butler, and even a few men in the mix. Bridget was leading the charge, her eyes darting across every inch of the room.

Sylvia looked at the butler, clearly annoyed, "What's the meaning of this? Is this how you treats your guests? What if I hadn't been dressed?"

The butler glanced at Bridget unwittingly, caught off guard.

As Rupert's fiancée, her wish was his command - how could he possibly offend her?

The butler darted his eyes, trying to shift blame, "Ms. Lloyd, I'm terribly sorry. Ms. Simpson was worried something might happen to you since you weren't answering. That's why she insisted I open the door."

Sylvia glanced at the clock, "It's just past seven. If I'm not answering, what do you think I'm doing besides sleeping? Even if you were concerned, couldn't you have just called?"

Bridget, retracting her investigative gaze, gritted her teeth, "Sylvia, I was just so worried I forgot. But...the moment we opened the door, you woke up. You weren't avoiding us on purpose, were you? Is there something in this room you didn't want us to see?" As she spoke, she shot a glance at Freya.

anything? Everything here belongs to Bailey. Ms. Simpson,

in the mansion, even the items in the guest rooms, was of great value. If something went missing on his watch, he'd be out of a job. He signaled

checked the wardrobe, then the

of them announced, "Nothing out of

"That's impossible."

went to inspect the bathroom herself,

into my room first thing in the morning

Ms. Simpson, why don't you tell me what you're looking for too?

switched to a vulnerable persona, looking at Rupert with an aggrieved expression,

went

was worried about

something. Considering albthe valuable artwork in Bailey's manor, if something was missing, it would reflect

I should thank

wouldn't dare cross her; after all, she was

least I can do. As Rupert's fiancée, I have to look

slightly, "So, Ms. Simpson, did your investigation turn up anything while making orders to

way Bailey emphasized "my people" struck a nerve. Bridget's initial smile froze, and as she caught Rupert's imposing gaze, a chill