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.

shake the feeling that something was off, so I

She seems so gentle and unassuming but is actually very

always had big ambitions. They tried 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 him. Even Tristan made some snide comments about

the eldest son died in a car accident, she conveniently fell ill, and

gone and her unwell, and Edwin not being

grip on her teacup

even have a father anymore. Can you really say Rupert had nothing to do with

for his leniency only towards Bridget, was ruthless with others, stopping at

lip and whispered,

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 if he wanted, but he's held back because they're

turned Sylvia's world upside down. Her memories of Fiona and the Carmen family

bear to see Fiona

everything

struggling to process, Sylvia asked, "Mom, are you sure

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 high-level insiders can