Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 258

Sylvia's words struck a chord with Eloise. The two exchanged glances, fully aware of the gravity of the situation.

However, Eloise had her own reservations.

"You've got a point, but without proof, it's meaningless. Losing millions worth of gemstones right under our noses-who'd trust me with designing their jewelry after that?"

"Even if I wanted to back you, the others might not agree. Your signature is on the handover documents, confirming the quality of the sapphires. You get what I'm saying?"

Eloise's eyes bore into Sylvia's with intensity.

Sylvia nodded gravely.

Eloise was preparing her for the worst-case scenario: if they couldn't find evidence, Sylvia might end up being the scapegoat, shouldering all the blame.

Sylvia took a deep breath. "I understand."

Just then, Sylvia's phone buzzed. Glancing at the caller ID, a hint of relief crossed her face. She waved the phone at Eloise.

"Looks like I was right."

Sylvia answered the call, hearing Hilbert's voice on the other end.

"Sylvia, I heard there's trouble with the jewelry. Is that true?"

Carmen, can we discuss

send you the

"Alright."

they hung up, Hilbert sent over

small, tucked-away diner, quite

frowned. "You're going to meet him

held her phone tightly. "Sometimes you have to venture into the lion's

me if anything

"Will do."

wary stares from her colleagues. She straightened her jacket, left the studio, and headed

knocked on the private room door

spotting her, stood up with a sly

to greet her, Sylvia

coat.

see you.

chair and signaled the server to

seeing he was outmaneuvered, reluctantly

you're in quite a rush. Is there

up, pouring Hilbert a cup of coffee with practiced

been a bit of an issue. I

she offered the cup, Hilbert blocked it with his hand, his eyes

those over to you personally. You even signed for them. I trusted you, and now you're telling me there's a problem, trying to smooth it over with a cup of