Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 169

Chapter 169

"What do you mean?" Sylvia's eyes widened in disbelief.

"What do you think?" Rupert's gaze was as deep as the night sky.

Inside the office, Bailey glanced at the message Rupert had sent. Indeed, accepting gifts was always a tricky business.

She immediately called the security room.

"Turn off the surveillance for the elevator leading to my office."

"Understood."

However, the two people in the elevator didn't do anything out of line. Or so it seemed.

Just as Rupert was about to make a move, his phone rang.

Sylvia's eyes flicked to the screen.

From Bridget.

She looked up at the man looming close to her and said pointedly, "Your fiancée."

Rupert didn't argue, nor did he let her go. Instead, he answered Bridget's call directly.

Bridget's

absolutely stunning, I adore it. You really shouldn't have. I'll be wearing a piece I designed myself tonight at the

be waiting," Bridget replied,

had no choice but to endure their affectionate conversation. She had almost forgotten that tonight Rupert and Bailey were attending a gala,

the phone with his

within Sylvia as she struggled

the call and, with one hand, lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his

cast sharp shadows across his face, intensifying the depth

to catch

Coverage?

earlier words

Tonight, Bailey would be

at the gala,

And all this success came

her

swnov

Rupert always seemed to use her as a stepping stone for

deeper, she

the agony searing deep into her bones. Gritting her teeth, she summoned the strength to push

playing with

opened, and without hesitation, Sylvia stormed

adjusted his suit and followed her at a measured

caught sight of Sylvia's stormy expression. Something

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