Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 261

As he spoke, he glanced over at Sylvia, his words laced with an unmistakable threat.

Rupert set a steaming bowl of chowder in front of Sylvia and wiped his hands with a warm towel before turning his attention to Hilbert.

"Mr. Carmen makes a fair point. When someone's starving, they'll do just about anything. But eating the wrong thing... well, that can be deadly."

Hilbert's expression turned stone cold. He understood that Rupert wasn't going to let this slide.

He wasn't ready to go head-to-head with Rupert just yet, so he decided to back off.

"Thank you for the warning, Mr. Rupert. I won't disturb your meal any further. I'll be going now."

With that, he left the private dining room.

Sylvia let out a sigh of relief, clutching her spoon tightly and sneaking a glance at Rupert beside her.

"Uncle Rupert, what are you doing here?"

"Just passing through for a meal," Rupert replied, his face unreadable.

Sylvia noticed the table was set for two, assuming he had company.

She quickly put down her utensils and stood up. "I won't keep you then, Uncle Rupert. I'll go find a waiter to get a fresh set of tableware."

Rupert frowned, not looking particularly pleased.

By then, Sylvia had already slipped off her coat.

it back

about the tear in her shirt, Sylvia didn't

and return it.

for Rupert to respond, Sylvia had already left the

door slowly close and called out into the

"Orson."

approached Rupert's

out what's

"Yes, sir."

restaurant exit when she ran into

disregard for her own well-being, gave Sylvia a once-over, her gaze lingering

her eyes, though

of Sylvia with a few

eating? Is this place any good? Mr. Rupert invited me,

me the best food,

Rupert had

fists, her face expressionless as she said, "It's

she'd hit a brick wall, glaring

This wasn't over!

way back to the studio, Sylvia received a threatening text

I'll be waiting for you at the

it, Sylvia rubbed her temples to ease the

face. "Sylvia, are you alright? What are we going

of answering right away, Sylvia fixed her gaze on Freya, asking, "Freya, did you