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.

table, falling

broken piece of a ceramic mug from the floor, brandishing it at

Or I won't hesitate to use

Don't forget, your life is in my hands! If I decide to hold

behind the sapphire debacle!

Sylvia found herself trapped with nowhere to

"Even if I did, what can you prove? Who'd believe I stole

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

make sure you're blacklisted from the entire jewelry scene

her eyes brimming with tears. "All this, just for something so vile? Aren't you afraid

me

Who dares laugh at the Carmen family

lowered her gaze, the tears in her eyes

turned into a scream.

moment, Sylvia pushed past him and ran for the

on the table, enraged. "Sylvia! You won't

men are all over

When I catch you, you'll wish