Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 244

As Sylvia was about to turn away, a familiar voice stopped her in her tracks.

"Rupert, long time no see. I'm glad to see you're doing well."

It was Warren.

His voice was as gentle as ever, seemingly etched with an innate softness that made every word sound tender, even when laced with a challenge directed at Rupert.

Sylvia slowly raised her eyes, meeting Warren's gaze as he approached her. Warren wore the same easy smile, his voice low as he softly called out, "Sylvia."

To Sylvia, however, his voice felt as cold and calculating as a snake silently slithering towards its prey, waiting to strike.

"Warren," she replied coolly.

Naomi had mentioned that Fiona, using the excuse of visiting her parents, had taken Warren to the Carmen family's estate.

Warren was now the mastermind behind the Carmen Group, rarely making appearances at the Garcia Group. This had put Tristan in a foul mood all week, snapping at anyone who crossed his path.

With the Carmen Group's recent alliance with the Rockfield family, they were practically strutting through the business circles, ignoring Rupert as if he were insignificant, basking in their newfound success.

Thinking about it made Sylvia's blood boil, and she clenched her fists in frustration.

Warren, ignoring her hostility, crouched down with gentlemanly concern. "Sylvia, what happened to your foot?"

"Nothing," Sylvia replied, trying to mask her disdain for Warren's feigned concern. She knew he was only using her to provoke Rupert. Unfortunately, Warren didn't realize Rupert couldn't care less about her.

didn't respond, Warren reached out to

her move, aiming for her wrist instead. Just then, a slender hand intercepted, firmly grasping her own and pulling

seat; there's always room for more,"

as he rose, turning his

formal. We're hosting, after all. We wanted to thank you for giving

had been silent until now, stepped forward with a

now glowed with an air of opulence. She cast a quick glance at Sylvia before turning her

"Rupert,

isn't the

You're not one to

said, tugging

arm. "Isn't

Hilbert?"

her

eyes moved to Hilbert Carmen, the president of the Carmen Group,

at Sylvia instead,

react, Hilbert extended his hand

You've become even more beautiful since

Carmen family, Sylvia couldn't muster any

memories of Hilbert

occasional New Year visits when the Carmen family would visit the Garcias. Back then, he was always overly kind, showering

to think it was just the usual praise an elder might give, but now that the Carmen