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."

Sylvia looked towards the office direction just as

It was Rupert.

instinctively stepped back to maintain

formal? It's not like I lit those scented candles

mention of scented candles brought back embarrassing memories for Sylvia,

a meeting. I should go," she stammered, heading quickly

off. Next time, skip the fireworks and just go straight for the cannon." Rupert remained silent but followed Sylvia's

Rupert. "Thanks. Make

...

At the elevator.

pressed the button frantically, but the elevator refused to budge, as if

a hand

her and pressed the

against

are you running?" The man's cool voice

bit her lip, unsure of what to

was she running

avoid Bridget's wrath, of

she quickly

getting more considerate

turned icy, his presence chilling as he stepped

look at him, until the doors 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 with

tried to calm her

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