Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 166

As Bridget hinted at something underhanded, all eyes around the conference table turned towards Sylvia, some clearly eager to witness a spectacle. Sylvia steadied herself on the table as she slowly stood. "Sorry, my legs are a bit numb."

"Thank you for your concern, Ms. Simpson," Sylvia continued, her voice steady and composed, "like you, I've prepared a digital copy of my work."

With that, the atmosphere shifted. Sylvia pulled out a USB drive, leaving Bridget momentarily stiff, her gaze snapping to Sylvia in surprise.

More intriguing, though, was Christine's expression-calm and collected.

After all, Christine had seen Sylvia's designs. Unless Sylvia had a sudden burst of inspiration in the past hour, there was no way she could come up with anything impressive. However, as the screen displayed Sylvia's design, Christine's eyes widened in disbelief.

"My theme is...water," Sylvia confidently began her presentation.

"Everyone knows of Bailey's thunderous methods, but it was a rainstorm at the manor that showed me Bailey's gentler side.

So, inspired by the falling raindrops, I designed this necklace set. The necklace features an asymmetric design, with pearls of varying sizes that exude gentle elegance and depth.

The brooch complements it, crafted with a platinum framework. Its smooth, flowing lines mimic a ribbon, adorned with gradually fading pink and blue gems, culminating in a Sunny Pearl at its heart. The colors soften toward the edges, ending with a teardrop-shaped diamond at the ribbon's tip.

a reflection of dew under a misty mountain haze, versatile enough to

presentation with a faint smile, casting

as confusion clouded her face- clearly

Sylvia, while on the other,

was being too

from the ashes' once before; she wasn't going to take sudden kindness at face

Bailey

businessmen like Rupert. All she needs is

other hand, chose

pretty words and appearances that would please anyone.

to dazzle.

performance was bounds

Even without Christine's theme, Sylvia's designs would have been

concluded, Bailey and

nodded graciously.

from Christine and Bridget, her

break," Eloise announced before leading Bailey to her office. The room started to clear,