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,

replied, tossing the tissue into the trash. His voice was low, almost a

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

course, nothing could

under his

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

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

shot up to cover the necklace, revealing her

"This, this is..."

finances are bouncing back nicely. Seems like you won't be needing that investment after

Bridget's strong facade began to crack. She turned away, her body bending

Rupert, I'm sorry. I went too far. I'll

respond, which she took

with resentment, her clenched fingers

knew exactly who Rupert

just wait, I haven't

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