Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 265

Sylvia felt a chill run down her spine as she quickly averted her eyes.

He couldn't possibly know, could he?

No, he couldn't.

Just as these thoughts ran through her mind, Hilbert's voice boomed through the grand hall.

"Thank you all for coming to the Carmen Group's celebration party. I believe our future at the Carmen Group will only be more glorious."

Everyone looked up to see Hilbert standing atop a ladder, surveying the crowd like a king.

At that moment, the guests understood the true purpose of the champagne tower.

It wasn't hospitality; it was a show of dominance.

Most guests were seasoned businesspeople, keeping their composure while Hilbert laughed heartily from above.

Just below the ladder stood Warren Garcia, the strategist behind the Carmen Group's success.

Warren's gaze swept the room, no longer warm but filled with the ambition of a businessman.

Perhaps this was his true self.

A man who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

From across the room, Warren's eyes landed on Sylvia.

away, unwilling

filled, everyone raised their glasses in a

downed two glasses, then announced he was heading

gave Sylvia a significant

Carmen family were too caught up in their

tugged at

Mr. Carmen is gone. Maybe you should have a private

casting a glance towards Rupert. "Let's

gaze, spotting Rupert.

Sylvia was

up

Freya blocked her path and

think it over while

her

out, as if

her champagne glass tightly before

noticed a graceful figure in white

gown with a lace and diamond necklace,

Sylvia had known her, she'd

must not

regardless of the event, she'd ensure she was

drink, smiling.

pressed her lips together.

she turned

to herself. Even at the end,

breath as she pressed the button