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.

me. The rest of you,

hummed in agreement and

coffee, glancing at

composure.

want to ask why Bailey chose Bridget?

nodded in approval. "I brought you here to let you know Bailey also chose your design,

then." Eloise dismissed her

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

had she

around, Christine

manor, baiting

a sip of water, feigning ignorance. "Not at all. I was merely sharing

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

wiped her

you? But don't

past few days. What did you think Bailey

think Bridget

Mrs. Garcia-to-be on her,

alone?"

glass back with a

suddenly softened. "Sylvia, I'm sorry. I just couldn't match your talent or Bridget's connections. I wanted so badly to

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