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

tried to pull away, but he anticipated her move, aiming for her wrist instead. Just then, a slender hand intercepted, firmly

always room for

he rose, turning his

after all. We wanted

who had been silent until now, stepped forward

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

"Rupert,

setback isn't the end

not one

she said, tugging

arm. "Isn't

Hilbert?"

her

to Hilbert Carmen, the president of the Carmen Group, standing

at Sylvia instead, sending

react, Hilbert extended

become even more beautiful since I last

the true colors of the Carmen family, Sylvia couldn't muster

of

visits when the Carmen family would visit the Garcias. Back then, he was always

usual praise an elder might give, but now that