Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 160

As mentioning searching the rooms, Bailey swept an intentional glance at Bridget.

"Ms. Simpson, no objections, I presume?"

At those words, a flicker of unease crossed Bridget's features.

"Bailey, now that the misunderstanding's been cleared up, I think it's unnecessary to continue. It's just a waste of your time and Rupert's."

Bailey covered a chuckle with her hand, "Ms. Simpson, your consideration is touching. How could it be a waste of time? What are you waiting for? Go check Ms. Simpson's room." "Got it."

The butler, about to leave with his team, was quickly blocked by Bridget.

"Bailey, it's my and Rupert's bedroom, after all. Isn't this a bit inappropriate?" she reminded him.

"Ms. Simpson, that's a bit hypocritical of you. Ms. Lloyd, a single lady, had all these men burst into her room while she was sleeping, and she didn't complain. What are you afraid of? Unless you're hiding something?" Bailey insinuated. "No! Absolutely not!"

Bridget shook her head vehemently, her complexion turning a shade paler.

hidden anything, but her room was too immaculate, showing no signs of shared occupancy. What

protest, signaling the butler with a glance. The latter brushed past Bridget to the next room, with the others following. Sylvia didn't want to join, choosing to

room, Bridget and Rupert were all over each other, the walls echoing with their fervor. One could only imagine the aftermath. Yet,

to Christine, "You might not want

Christine indeed gasped

She should have listened.

"Isn't this room too tidy? I thought Mr. Garcia

puzzled, to find the room

hung in the closet, and the bed showed minimal signs of use, except

traces. The

inadvertently swept over the bathroom, noticing the towels meant for two - one used, the

Rupert's eyes on her. As she

eyes, deep and intense, shifted between her and the neatly folded

Rupert might have noticed her

bed as the covers were lifted, breaking the tension with

looked over, seeing Bridget scrambling to turn off her

a