Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 189

The room went still, every breath held tight as the bombshell dropped.

But Eloise didn't flinch, not one bit. Instead, she scoffed, her voice laced with disbelief, "Really, now? You're pulling this card? Praised me for being smart and independent before saying 'I do', and now I'm 'too assertive'? What happened to your spine? Looking for your dignity in the shadow of a woman?"

"You! Divorce! I can't stand you anymore."

"Divorce it is, but let's get one thing straight-you're leaving with nothing. Everyone here saw your little performance. If you've got any shame left, you'll pack your bags and get out of my studio. Or else, I'll have the police on your case for stealing important documents." "You...on what grounds? I'm your husband! I want half of everything!" The man's face turned a deep shade of red, veins popping at his neck.

Just as Eloise was about to snap back, Bridget stepped in.

"Ms. Eloise, please, let's keep a cool head. This isn't entirely your husband's fault. Sylvia knew well about your generosity towards her and still, she seduced your husband. She owes you an apology." Seduced?

Ha.

As if seduction absolved a cheating scumbag from his actions. His finger was on the trigger, not hers.

towards the woman in question, as if she was the root of

up to the man, glaring daggers at the woman hidden under

could strip away dignity, Sylvia would

"Sylvia, come out, darling. Everyone's seen it. Just apologize to Ms. Eloise, and I'll speak on your

woman recoiled, her body shrinking

sneered, thinking this was

to her clique, and they advanced, disregarding the

her, a

What's going

nowhere, a voice cut through the

immaculate in a white dress. Bridget, caught off-guard, her voice shrill, "How

"I didn't want any mix-ups, so I had someone rush over a new outfit. Just got dressed and found everyone here. What's the

Eloise was the first to snap out of it, her brow furrowed as she turned to

as a ghost, stammered, "I...I just saw the dress, I'm so sorry, I think I made a

"Enough crying!" Eloise's patience