Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 187

"Please," Sylvia said with a huff.

"Hmm?" Rupert's voice was low and magnetic, laced with a hint of seduction, "Don't you enjoy calling me 'uncle'? Say uncle, pretty please."

His warm breath mingled with his voice, making Sylvia blush from ear to ear.

No way!

Absolutely not!

Seeing her refuse to speak, Rupert's large hand began to wander up her waist, inching ever so slowly upward.

Sylvia's eyes widened, a flush spreading from her cheeks down her body, leaving her feeling light-headed and weak.

Eventually, she gave in.

"Uncle, please..."

Rupert's gaze flickered as he looked at her, his fingers brushing her cheek lightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he remained silent.

He stepped back, turning away to light a cigarette, his dark silhouette folding into an inscrutable mood.

"There are clothes in the closet."

much thought, Sylvia opened the closet and hurried

haste, the zipper got caught in the fabric, stuck in

"Let me."

presence enveloping her, and she clenched

inadvertently brushing against her skin as he fixed the zipper,

was up, Sylvia felt a weight on her neck and looked down to

"What's this?"

for the dress," Rupert

pendant, a beautifully carved piece of jade resting

were exquisite, clearly a piece

such an expensive

it, she didn't want

I..." I

"Shh."

remove it, Rupert caught her hand, silencing her. Outside, the noise indicated that the party was starting sooner

In the banquet hall.

the guests to watch a birthday video she had

when the large screen lit up, it accidentally displayed footage

two

seductive voice could be heard, "Mmm... promise you'll marry me once you and Eloise divorce!

for you! Once we stealthily take over her studio's key designs, she'll be left with