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."

the office direction just as the

It was Rupert.

stepped back to maintain distance,

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

mention of scented candles brought back embarrassing memories for

were in a meeting. I should go," she

time, skip the fireworks and just go straight

of jewelry at Rupert. "Thanks.

...

At the elevator.

frantically, but the elevator refused to budge,

hand

and pressed the

an imposing presence loomed behind her, trapping her against the

running?" The man's cool voice resonated

bit her lip, unsure of

was she running

avoid Bridget's wrath, of

opportunity, she quickly stepped

considerate by

chilling as he

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

tried to calm