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 of you, back

agreement and

coffee,

impressed by your composure. Nothing you want

want to ask why Bailey chose Bridget? But I believe

in approval. "I brought you here to let you know Bailey also chose

you go, then." Eloise dismissed her

headed straight for the break room to get a glass of water to

sooner had she entered, Christine followed

else around, Christine dropped

at the manor, baiting

took a sip of water, feigning ignorance. "Not at all.

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

her hands with

didn't you?

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

really think Bridget

Mrs. Garcia-to-be on her,

alone?"

her glass back with a scoff, turning to

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

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