Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 168

A few days later, while Bridget was busy scheming against Christine, Sylvia quietly completed her own design project.

Concerned about potential hiccups, she decided to deliver it in person to Bailey's company.

As Bailey caressed the jewelry with satisfaction, she raised an eyebrow at Sylvia. "Aren't you curious why I chose your design too?" Sylvia knew her place and decided it was better not to ask.

She replied with a light smile, "As long as you're happy."

Leaning back in her chair with a meaningful look, Bailey teased, "Looks like someone's going to pay through the nose."

"Huh? What do you mean?" Sylvia asked, genuinely puzzled.

But before she could get an answer, Bailey abruptly changed the subject, "How did you get here?"

After a brief pause, Sylvia answered, "I took a cab."

With a sly grin, Bailey suggested, "Let me have someone drive you back."

"No, that's not necessary. I..."

Before Sylvia could decline further, Bailey shouted towards her office.

"Are you done yet? She's leaving if you don't hurry."

direction just as the door opened and a tall figure

It was Rupert.

stepped back to maintain distance, but

It's not like I lit

back embarrassing memories for Sylvia, making her

I should go," she stammered, heading

time, skip the fireworks

at Rupert. "Thanks. Make

...

At the elevator.

button frantically, but the elevator refused

hand

and

imposing presence loomed behind her, trapping her against the wall with his other arm, leaving her

running?" The man's

unsure of

was she

Bridget's wrath,

doors opened. Seizing the opportunity, she quickly stepped aside and gestured politely. "Please,

getting more considerate by

eyes turned icy, his presence chilling as he stepped into the

slowly shut. She let out a small sigh of relief. But before she could steady herself, she was pulled into the elevator, her back pressed against the wall. The man's body pressed against hers, the stiff fabric of his suit brushing against her

to calm