Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 251

A name flashed across her mind-Chris Lennon.

Sylvia Lloyd realized she had underestimated Chris's skills at hiding in plain sight. But there was no time to dwell on that now; she needed a plan to get through this situation.

Feeling a bit flustered, Sylvia poured herself a cup of coffee and stepped out of the break room. She noticed Bridget Simpson standing by her desk not too far away.

Rushing over, she asked, "Ms. Simpson, is there something you need?"

Bridget subtly pointed at the phone on Sylvia's desk, "Got yourself a new phone?"

Before Bridget could touch it, Sylvia quickly snatched it up. "No, just a new screen protector."

"Hmm." Bridget didn't press further and returned to her own desk, leaving Sylvia to hurriedly tuck the phone into her bag.

During her lunch break, Sylvia took a cab to a phone repair shop. The owner frowned after examining her water-damaged old phone.

"Ma'am, this is an old model from over three years ago. I don't have the screen and battery in stock. I'd have to order them, and it's not really cost-effective. Why not buy a new phone? I've got some great models with discounts."

this phone fixed," Sylvia

display. "Just got some used phones. I can let you have one for a couple of

need this phone fixed," Sylvia clarified, pointing to the phone in

phone. "Alright, but it'll take a week to order the

pay now." Sylvia scanned a QR code to pay, left her contact information, and put her old phone back

about to leave, she hesitated and turned back. "I'll take one of those second-hand phones

found it curious but didn't question it. He handed Sylvia a

the new phone and had the owner

she briskly exited the repair shop. However, she had barely

of the men pleaded, "Lily, please don't break up with me know I'm broke now, but I'll give you all

was taken aback, feeling like

other man blocked her way and implored, "Lily, he'll work himself to the bone for you. You can't just leave him because he couldn't buy you

well, and the onlookers

one stepped in to help

about money. It's a sign of

guy. Selling out