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.

end, Bridget's sweet voice came

I designed myself tonight at the party, and I'd love to take some promotional pictures with you. When can you

be waiting," Bridget replied, her tone filled

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

with his fiancée, his hand still lingering on

Sylvia as she struggled to free herself, but Rupert's grip only

hand, lifted her

sharp shadows across his face,

sure to catch the gala coverage

Coverage?

hitched, Bridget's earlier words

Tonight, Bailey would be

the gala, propelling

success came at Sylvia's

her

swnov

seemed to use her as

she would be

her skin all over again, the agony searing

of playing with me? Is

and without hesitation, Sylvia

followed her at a measured

the moment he caught sight of Sylvia's stormy expression. Something was

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