Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 243

Before Sylvia could even say goodbye, the wheelchair spun around and whisked her out of Chris's office.

By the time they reached downstairs, the sky had turned a deep navy blue.

Seeing them approach, the driver immediately jumped out to open the car door.

"Rupert, I can just grab a cab home," Sylvia insisted, trying to stand up from the wheelchair.

But as soon as she took a step, her legs gave out beneath her, and she collapsed in front of Rupert.

Thank heavens Rupert caught her just in time.

How embarrassing!

Sylvia couldn't bring herself to look up, her cheeks burning with humiliation.

Above her, Rupert's voice drawled, teasing yet deep, "A bit early for New Year's greetings, don't you think? Or is it that my Christmas bonus wasn't generous enough this year?"

Sylvia gritted her teeth, but there was no point in arguing. Since she joined the Garcia family, Rupert had never failed to slip her a festive envelope each year.

He wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her to her feet and making her meet

his gaze.

so polite to everyone

"Thanks," Sylvia mumbled awkwardly.

hear you," Rupert leaned in, reducing the space

fiery red. She tried to press

clearly waiting for her to say

her breath, then whispered,

arms on either

his voice left no room for argument. Resigned, Sylvia climbed into

hospital, Rupert tapped his wristwatch,

Let's grab something

agreed, glancing at her own watch. Not that she had

eyes fixed ahead, "Since when did you

heart skipped a

She was caught!

had been bragging to

watches, and now she didn't even recognize the limited

she tried to sound calm, "Just recently, really saw MS. Eloise wearing one and thought it looked nice. Planning to save up for

his eyes as if to rest, though Sylvia felt his suspicion

up to the restaurant just then, and Sylvia quickly

restaurant manager approached with a wheelchair,

at Rupert, surprised by his

suit,