Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 179

Sylvia buried her face in the couch cushion, trying to soothe her frazzled nerves.

Then, her phone rang.

It was Naomi.

"Hey, Sylvia, how was your day?" Naomi's voice was laced with a teasing laughter.

"Not great," Sylvia sighed deeply.

"Oh, come on, didn't Rupert help you out?"

"Mom, is your back better?" Sylvia replied, slightly annoyed. "I've told you before, stop trying to set us up. It's never going to happen."

"It wasn't me! He said..."

"Mom, let's not, okay? It's pointless," Sylvia firmly stated.

Naomi let out a small sigh. "I thought you two could at least have a decent conversation."

but notice how Sylvia seemed to have something against Rupert at every

But that was Rupert!

possibly stand a chance? She just didn't want Sylvia and Rupert to end up at odds over that night's events! Sylvia knew Naomi

I'm going

"Alright."

...

the couch, casting a wary glance at Rupert, whose expression

security was quick to respond, or who knows what might have happened," Miriam vented in

turned to Rupert, her face a picture of sympathy for

a big deal lately and didn't want the fan harassment to distract you. That's why she kept quiet.

far as to track her down

Miriam, tears streamed down her flushed

dabbed silently at her eyes, waiting for some comforting words from the man

deepening, before he spoke in a cold, measured tone. "I'll have

gaze to the mother and daughter, a cold light flickering in his eyes, leaving the unsaid threat hanging

both women, Bridget's tears freezing mid-flow as uncertainty flickered across her face. No,

entire incident had been her own

always emphasized the importance of your partnership with Bailey. How could I allow anything to distract you? If your international

"So, you've been swallowing your pride for