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.

to everyone

"Thanks," Sylvia mumbled awkwardly.

that? I couldn't hear you," Rupert leaned in, reducing

faint scent of his cologne, heating Sylvia's cheeks to a fiery red. She tried to press him away, but he held her tighter, their bodies pressed against the

clearly waiting for her

held her breath, then

arms on either side of

left no room for argument. Resigned,

they drove away from the hospital, Rupert tapped

Let's

Not that she had much choice; Rupert's taste in restaurants guaranteed

wrist, eyes fixed ahead, "Since

skipped

She was caught!

moments ago, she had been bragging to

love for watches, and now she didn't even recognize the limited editio piece Rupert wore-a collector's dream with only

breath, she tried to sound calm, "Just recently, really saw MS. Eloise wearing one and thought

eyes as if to rest, though Sylvia felt his

and Sylvia

a wheelchair, smiling warmly, "Ms. Lloyd, right

surprised by his thorough

suit,