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.

...

a ghost leaving no trace. She was confident that even if someone asked the receptionist, they'd say they

that Sylvia finally allowed herself to breathe

dialed Warren's

up, calling me at

contract Bailey has, you'll be able to secure

Garcia Group, right?"

pause on the other end before

opening up a new market for the

you the contract details. You

details? Only Rupert would have access to that,"

ask. Just listen and

"Okay."

Warren finally agreed.

relayed everything she remembered

she had been by Rupert's side for eight years, seeing

into something new, but the core would remain unchanged. If he could close the deal before Rupert, he

Sylvia. But I still hope you understand

cut him off immediately, "Warren, there's no chance for us. Don't dwell on it. You'll find

Warren chuckled ruefully. "Sylvia,

Garcia family can't accept us, we could go abroad