Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 263

Sylvia glanced at her, letting out a noncommittal hum.

The two of them made their way to the lounge area and ordered a couple of smoothies from the waiter.

Sylvia absentmindedly stirred her drink with a straw while across from her, Freya was chattering away, trying to convince her.

"Sylvia, face it. We can't compete with those wealthy folks."

"If you really try to run, the power of the Carmen family will hunt you down to the ends of the earth. We're talking millions here; you couldn't be worth that even if you sold yourself."

"Maybe... if you can find a way to fix this yourself, it wouldn't be the worst thing."

In a past life, Freya had been like this, pretending to have Sylvia's best interests at heart, gradually manipulating her into self-doubt and insecurity.

But now...

Sylvia paused, her hand still, as she leveled a gaze at Freya.

"Freya, do you really think it's okay to just give in and sacrifice yourself?"

"Of course! We need to know our limits. Do you think you're worth more than diamonds? Mr. Carmen is so wealthy; if he's willing to make a concession, that's an opportunity people would kill for."

Freya's tone was almost mocking, with a hint of disdain. If Sylvia weren't watching her, she'd probably suggest that Sylvia was only good for keeping a man's bed warm.

nodded, looking down. "You're right. It's something

long as you understand." Freya

slipped, spilling juice all over her dress. She quickly stood

ask for some napkins at the front

off, accidentally bumping

recognizing her

"Orson, sorry about that, my dress got wet, and

she bumped into was Orson,

glanced at the damp patches on her dress. "Ms. Lloyd, let me get

"Thank you."

a towel, which Sylvia

Bailey, someone else, had rushed

now. Thank Mr. Rupert for me, alright?

work." ng

Orson was momentarily

he could ask, Freya, like a persistent shadow,

conversation.

were

you? If

Mr. Rupert must be nearby, right? Where

expression turned icy. "Miss, Mr. Rupert doesn't know you.

interested in his