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

and

a sip of her coffee, glancing at Sylvia from the corner

your composure. Nothing you

want to ask why Bailey chose Bridget? But

you know Bailey also chose your

go, then." Eloise

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

had she entered, Christine followed

around, Christine dropped the

at the manor,

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

her hand and slammed it

Sylvia wiped her

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

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

really think Bridget

Mrs. Garcia-to-be on her,

alone?"

back with a

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

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