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.

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

glanced sideways at an approaching figure, her

walked over with grace. As the trending

Sylvia, gently shaking her own

Ms. Eloise wants me to

"What do

be mad, okay? If Rupert insists, there's nothing I can do. He's always been kind of authoritarian." Though her words said one thing, her eyes gleamed

the old burn scar on arm start to

had fought

was being so easily handed over to Bridget

balled into fists as she

out of her heart,

her

like a string about

doesn't it? Told you you'd never beat me.

a deep breath and sneered back, "Must be tough, Bridget. Needing a man to

Bridget's smile froze.

Christine walked out of the

Raise your hand if

to help, even for any trivial aspect, especially being the