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.

...

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

from the Garcia Group building that Sylvia finally allowed herself to breathe deeply, clutching her

dialed

what's up, calling me

if you manage to sign the contract Bailey has,

at the Garcia Group, right?"

a long pause on

this deal as crucial, opening up a new market for

give you the contract details.

Rupert would have access to that," Warren said,

Just listen and take

"Okay."

Warren finally agreed.

relayed everything she remembered

been by Rupert's side for eight years, seeing countless contracts in his study. She knew which

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

I still hope you understand my

chance for us. Don't dwell on

Warren chuckled ruefully. "Sylvia,

me a shot. I've imagined many futures. If the Garcia family can't accept us, we could