Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 259

"Sylvia, I've been nothing but good to you all these years. Is it too much to ask for

a little gratitude from you, my dear niece? I've spent millions on you."

Hilbert suddenly leapt up, lunging at Sylvia and grabbing her jacket.

In a quick maneuver to avoid his grasp, Sylvia slipped out of her jacket.

Hilbert tossed the jacket aside and resumed his pursuit, eventually catching her in a forceful embrace.

In the struggle, Sylvia's sleeve was torn open.

Hilbert took a deep breath, eyeing the exposed skin. "Sylvia, you smell incredible. Just one kiss."

"Let me go! This isn't why I'm here!"

Desperate, Sylvia kneed Hilbert hard in the groin. He doubled over, face flushed, and shoved Sylvia away.

"Bitch!" he spat.

stumbled against a table, falling

ceramic mug from the

back! Or I won't

my

going pale. "You... You were behind the sapphire debacle! You switched the gem to

corner, Sylvia found

did, what can

a good girl, and I'll take care of you.

I'll make sure you're blacklisted from the

stared at him, shocked, her eyes brimming with tears. "All this, just for

me

the

lowered her gaze, the tears in her eyes quickly dissipating. She thrust

into

Sylvia pushed past him and ran for the

on the table, enraged.

My men are all over

you'll wish