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.

come with me. The rest of you, back to

hummed in agreement and followed Eloise into her

Eloise took a sip of her coffee, glancing at

by your composure.

Bridget? But I believe

chose your design, but I'd

Eloise dismissed her with

straight for the break room to get a

sooner had she entered, Christine followed

around,

the manor,

at

hand and slammed it down on the table. "You knew Bailey would choose Bridget all along, didn't

Sylvia wiped her

embarrassment, didn't you? But

did you think Bailey would do? You were too eager, hoping to see me and Bridget at odds, looking

think

Mrs. Garcia-to-be on her,

alone?"

glass back with a

softened. "Sylvia, I'm sorry. I just couldn't match your talent or Bridget's connections.

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