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 else," he

"Thanks," Sylvia mumbled awkwardly.

hear you," Rupert leaned in, reducing the space

a fiery red. She tried to press him away, but he held her tighter, their bodies pressed against

her silently, clearly waiting for her to say it

her breath, then

her, his arms on either side of the

but the authority in his voice left no room for argument. Resigned, Sylvia climbed into

hospital, Rupert tapped his wristwatch, glancing at

Let's grab something

her own watch. Not that she had much choice; Rupert's taste in restaurants guaranteed

ahead,

heart skipped a

She was caught!

she had been

now she didn't even recognize the limited

saw MS. Eloise wearing one

murmured, closing his eyes as if to rest, though Sylvia felt

the car pulled up to the restaurant just then, and Sylvia

wheelchair, smiling warmly, "Ms. Lloyd,

glanced at Rupert, surprised by

suit, "Need