Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 167

"Absolutely, I won't let you down."

Bridget slowly stood up, her nod was light and breezy, a smirk playing at her lips, dripping with sarcasm aimed at Bailey.

She had said it before - Bailey had no choice but to pick her design.

Showing up at every high-society ball wearing jewelry with a flower that had been a favorite of her late husband's mistress had to have gotten under Bailey's skin, right? But so what?

After all, she was Rupert's gal.

Christine, hearing the verdict, struggled to keep her cool. "Impossible! Bailey, how could you choose her design? She clearly..."

Bailey shot her a cold look. "What? Are you questioning me?"

Christine, caught off guard, immediately shook her head. "No, I just thought you would prefer Sylvia's design."

What a way to stir trouble.

Sylvia, ever the diplomat, smiled and said, "I respect Bailey's decision. I'll keep striving for better."

Bailey's expression softened, and with a cryptic gesture, she said, "I've got to run. We'll talk next time."

After Bailey left, Eloise scanned the trio.

The rest

hummed in agreement and followed Eloise into her

coffee, glancing

composure. Nothing

ask why Bailey chose Bridget? But I believe she has her reasons." Sylvia didn't press

you know Bailey also chose your design, but I'd like you to

go, then." Eloise dismissed

the office and headed straight for the break room to get a glass of

had she entered, Christine

one else around, Christine dropped

the manor,

water, feigning ignorance. "Not at all. I was merely sharing my thoughts with

Sylvia so composed, Christine snatched the glass from her hand and slammed it down on the table. "You knew Bailey would

her

enjoying my embarrassment, didn't you? But don't forget, you lost too,"

been all about Rupert and Bridget these past few days. What did you think Bailey would do? You were too

think Bridget

Mrs. Garcia-to-be on her,

alone?"

snatched her glass back with

sorry. I just couldn't match your talent or Bridget's connections. I wanted so badly

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