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."

just as the door

It was Rupert.

instinctively stepped back to maintain distance, but Bailey

so formal? It's not like

back embarrassing memories for Sylvia,

I

scared her off. Next time, skip the fireworks and just go straight for the cannon." Rupert remained silent but

piece of jewelry at Rupert.

...

At the elevator.

frantically, but the elevator refused to budge,

a hand

her and pressed

her against the

man's cool voice resonated above her

her lip, unsure of what

was she

avoid Bridget's

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

more considerate by

presence chilling as

of relief. But before she could steady herself, she was pulled into the elevator, her back

tried to calm her