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.

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

some socializing," Rupert replied, tossing the tissue into the trash. His voice

her lips harder, smudging most of the bright lipstick, leaving a stark contrast between the remaining color and her pale

course, nothing could

inviting others for tea under his name hadn't

the situation, Bridget said, "Mr. Rupert, we're engaged. I just wanted everyone to know how well you treat me. A little bit of

and red stone, cold yet menacing. "So the necklace around your neck is

shot up to cover the necklace,

"This, this is..."

bouncing back nicely. Seems like you won't be needing

crack.

went too far. I'll

which she took as

face was filled with resentment, her clenched fingers twisting

Rupert was doing this

I haven't

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