Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 262

Sylvia knocked softly on Eloise's office door, just as Bella was leaving.

She glanced at Bella but stayed silent.

Eloise turned to Bella and said, "You can leave us now."

Bella hesitated for a moment before obediently nodding and exiting the room.

Once the door clicked shut, Sylvia was ready to explain the situation. But Eloise slammed a folder onto her desk with a loud thud.

"Sylvia! I have to tell you, this is your responsibility, and the studio won't cover for you!"

Startled by the noise, Sylvia stood frozen for a few seconds before recovering her composure. "I'll handle it, I promise," she said, her voice steady.

"Good to hear," Eloise replied, her voice firm.

Outside, Bella pressed her ear to the door, eavesdropped with a smirk, and walked away. Even Eloise wasn't backing Sylvia. She was truly cornered.

At the Carmen Group's celebration party, Sylvia, under tight security, carried a safe box and followed Eloise into Hilbert's suite.

them were Bella and Freya. Freya had been recommended by Bella, and Sylvia understood all too well that Bridget was behind this. They were setting

was ready

was crucial for this performance. Without her, the

Hilbert's gaze fixed on her, leering and

"Ms. Eloise, you're right on time. I

and professionalism. "Mr. Carmen,

commanding.

Hilbert. "Mr. Carmen, here's the custom jewelry

jewelry box lid. The brooch was the same, except the once

flared, he noticed a

dawned on him-Sylvia had

brooch to his lapel. "Excellent excellent. I do appreciate someone who knows

sycophantic. "I'm glad you like it, Mr. Carmen. It's Sylvia's pleasure to

with a cigar between his fingers, gestured arrogantly towards Eloise. "Ms. Eloise, I'll make sure

Mr. Carmen. We'll leave you

grandly. "Go on, I'll

at Eloise, but his eyes lingered hungrily

and Bella exchanged

the suite, Sylvia