Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 213

As she spoke, Sylvia was already darting to the other side of the bed to grab the documents, picking them up and neatly stacking them back on the bed.

By the time she returned to Rupert, he had already unbuttoned half of his shirt. Sylvia glanced down at his exposed abs, feeling a sudden dryness in her mouth.

She closed her eyes and quickly undid the remaining buttons, wiping her hands hastily.

"You're all set. My lunch break is almost over, so I better get going."

"Sylvia," Rupert called out softly, "Did you come to see me?"

Sylvia clenched her fist, her tone light and breezy. "No, I just came to bring lunch

to Edwin! And, you know, check on you."

With that, she dashed out.

Rupert stared at the empty doorway. "Stubborn," he murmured.

Suddenly, he recalled Bailey's words about him-stubborn as a mule.

It was pretty spot-on.

Rupert touched the cooling pad on his forehead and grinned slightly.

...

leaving Rupert's room, Sylvia quickly bid farewell to Edwin and exited through the private elevator, like a ghost leaving no trace. She was confident that even if someone

safe distance away from the Garcia Group building that Sylvia finally allowed herself

she dialed Warren's

calling

manage to sign the contract Bailey has, you'll be able to secure

the Garcia Group, right?"

a long pause on the other end before Warren

Grandpa sees this deal as crucial, opening up a

the contract details. You go

Rupert would

ask. Just listen

"Okay."

Warren finally agreed.

relayed everything she remembered to

years, seeing countless

she'd picked up the documents, she'd memorized the key information. Warren had the skill to reframe it into something new, but the core would remain unchanged. If he could close the deal before Rupert, he could

still hope you understand my feelings for

"Warren, there's no chance for us.

Warren chuckled ruefully. "Sylvia,

futures. If the Garcia family can't accept us, we could go abroad