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.

always so polite to everyone else," he

"Thanks," Sylvia mumbled awkwardly.

I couldn't hear you," Rupert leaned in, reducing the space between

heating Sylvia's cheeks to a fiery red. She tried to press him away, but he

waiting for

her breath,

released her, his arms on either side of the

his voice left no room for

the hospital, Rupert tapped

Let's grab something

agreed, glancing at her own watch. Not that she had much choice; Rupert's taste in restaurants guaranteed a good

eyes fixed ahead,

skipped

She was caught!

been bragging

even recognize the limited editio piece Rupert wore-a collector's dream with

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

eyes as if to rest,

the car pulled up to the restaurant just then, and

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

at Rupert, surprised

adjusted his suit, "Need a