Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 236

Chapter 236

Inside the car.

Bridget had already spotted Sylvia, and she deliberately took the opportunity to plant a kiss on Rupert right in front of her.

She wanted Sylvia to see clearly that just because they'd been to bed didn't mean anything significant-Bridget was Rupert's final choice.

But before her lips could touch Rupert's cheek, he raised his arm, blocking her advance.

Bridget was stunned for a few seconds, then her face turned to one of feigned hurt. "Mr. Rupert, what's wrong?"

Rupert casually grabbed a tissue and wiped his sleeve where she'd brushed against it. "The lipstick doesn't suit you."

Immediately, Bridget's face went pale. She instinctively pressed her lips together, her hands clutching tightly at her dress.

Rupert gave her a sidelong glance. "What are you so nervous about?"

Bridget, as if startled, forced herself to relax, though it was clear she was trying way too hard.

had too many scones at tea time, and my stomach's a bit off. We are colleagues, after all, and I thought some socializing was

thinking I was the one in need of some socializing," Rupert replied, tossing the tissue into the trash. His voice was low, almost a growl, suffocating the car's atmosphere to the point where Bridget found it hard

smudging most of the bright lipstick, leaving a stark

nothing could be hidden

inviting others for tea under his name hadn't escaped his

just wanted everyone to know how well you

on his thumb—a stark contrast of jade and red stone, cold yet menacing.

to cover the

"This, this is..."

finances are bouncing back nicely. Seems like you won't

crack. She

went too far. I'll delete the Twitter

which she took

filled with resentment, her clenched fingers twisting

knew exactly who Rupert was doing

just wait, I haven't lost

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