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.

tea time, and my stomach's a bit off. We

trash. His voice was low, almost a growl, suffocating the car's atmosphere to the point where Bridget found it hard

her lips harder, smudging most of the bright lipstick, leaving a stark contrast between

course, nothing could

under his

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

looked down, turning the ring on his thumb—a stark contrast of jade and red stone, cold yet menacing. "So the necklace

up to cover the necklace,

"This, this is..."

are bouncing back nicely. Seems like you

facade began to crack. She turned away, her

far. I'll

she took

downturned face was filled with resentment, her clenched fingers

who Rupert

wait, I haven't

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