Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 217

Sylvia had always believed that Rupert wanted nothing to do with her and her daughter, Stella. To protect Stella from any potential backlash, she made sure they kept their distance from him.

As Sylvia pondered this, a flash of lightning suddenly cut through the sky, casting an ominous shadow over the old chapel. The thunder that followed felt like a blow to her heart, leaving her with a sensation of blood rushing uncontrollably through her veins, bringing with it an overwhelming sense of panic.

When Sylvia snapped back to reality, she found herself in the yard, with Naomi gently toweling her damp hair.

"Go change into some dry clothes," Naomi suggested, only to realize Sylvia had moved out, leaving nothing behind to reassure Tristan.

With a hint of sadness in her eyes, Naomi said, "I'll fetch you something of mine to wear."

Sylvia nodded numbly.

After changing, Naomi couldn't help but notice how pale Sylvia looked. Concerned, she offered, "I'll make you some ginger tea."

Sylvia quickly stopped her. "Mom, I'm okay. Did you call me over for something else?"

Naomi didn't answer right away. Instead, she handed Sylvia a steaming cup of chamomile tea and sighed softly.

hung up, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, so I started asking around about the Carmen

She seems so gentle and unassuming but is actually very cunning

to marry into the Garcia family, thinking it would elevate them. But when the eldest Carmen son made a bad investment and the family took a hit, Fiona started leeching off

she conveniently fell ill, and everyone

and Edwin not

this, Sylvia's grip on her teacup tightened, recalling Warren's bitter

Can you really

towards Bridget, was ruthless with others, stopping at

her lip and whispered, "Mom,

to conclusions," Naomi interrupted, softly explaining, "Do you think the Carmen family is innocent? Fiona's brother, now the CEO of the Carmen Group, has tried countless tricks to undercut Rupert. Rupert could easily destroy them financially

memories of Fiona and the Carmen family had always

bear to see Fiona and Warren

now, everything seemed

are you sure about this? How come

nose, and I didn't realize. Who would openly discussz such things? It's all gossip from the Carmen Group's VIP room, where only