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.

recommended by Bella, and Sylvia understood all too well that Bridget was behind this. They were setting her

Sylvia was ready to

for this performance.

entered, Hilbert's gaze

right on time. I was starting to think

dressed in a sleek black backless gown, exuded confidence and professionalism. "Mr. Carmen, you're one of our

commanding. "What

stepped forward to face Hilbert. "Mr. Carmen, here's the

jewelry box lid. The brooch was the same, except the once exquisite Kashmir sapphire in the bird's head had

temper flared, he noticed a room key card

dawned on

into laughter, fastening the brooch to his lapel. "Excellent excellent. I do appreciate someone who knows how to adapt. I love

glad you like it, Mr. Carmen. It's Sylvia's pleasure to serve

arrogantly towards Eloise. "Ms. Eloise, I'll make sure you're well taken care

nodded slightly. "Thank you, Mr.

"Go on, I'll see

Eloise, but his eyes lingered hungrily on

the back, Freya and Bella exchanged a knowing

outside the suite, Sylvia