Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 163

"Mom! Cut it out, will you? I've got work to do. Go take a break or something," Sylvia shot a warning gaze at her.

Naomi bit her lip, heaved a heavy sigh, and turned to leave the room.

Sylvia lowered her gaze back to her design sketches, but her mind was blank. Eventually, she stood up and walked over to the window, staring out into the sky.

...

Three days later.

Sylvia had finally completed a jewelry design she was satisfied with. Today, Bailey was coming to the studio to finalize the design.

The thought of this being her first real client sent a mix of nerves and excitement through Sylvia. She had just entered the studio when another figure hurriedly followed her into the office. It was Freya. "Sylvia, looking happy there! You must be pretty confident about Bailey's design," Freya raised her voice, drawing the attention of a couple of colleagues.

But her eyes never left the sketch pad in Sylvia's hands.

Sylvia's eyes flickered before she put on a smile promptly, "Of course, I'm very confident. This one's going to be a hit."

As Freya heard this, a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes, though her face maintained a seemingly sincere smile.

it in you. You're totally going to nail it

spoke, she glanced sideways at an approaching figure,

the trending topic of recent days, she was the center

of Sylvia, gently shaking

wants me to co-present the design with

frowned, "What do

If Rupert insists, there's nothing I can do. He's always been kind

felt the old burn scar on arm start

she had fought

being so easily handed over to Bridget by

fists as she fought to keep the pain

her

her

like a

whispering, "Hurts, doesn't it? Told you you'd never beat

sneered back, "Must be

Bridget's smile froze.

out of the break room,

folks! Raise your hand if you want

trivial aspect,