Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 267

Not too far away, a couple of waitstaff hovered, their eyes darting nervously between Sylvia and the scene unfolding before them. Sylvia herself seemed on edge, her movements jittery and unsure.

Rupert paused, his jaw clenched, trying his best to keep his emotions in check.

"It's all good," he said, adjusting his posture to face the sunlight streaming through the skyscraper windows.

"Yeah," Sylvia replied softly, touching her lips absentmindedly before inching away, her gaze fixed on a distant point.

The sun was shining brightly, casting a warm and almost stifling heat over everyone...

After a couple of cups of coffee, the noise from the party downstairs started bubbling up.

In the ballroom, Warren and Fiona Carmen were busy greeting guests. They'd almost made it around the room, but there was still no sign of Hilbert.

Warren felt a pang of unease and turned to his mother, Fiona. "Mom, where's Uncle Hilbert? It's such an important day, and he's nowhere to be seen."

Fiona, holding a glass of champagne, scanned the room. It struck her that Hilbert hadn't been around since he stepped out earlier.

"Could he have had too much to drink? Let me ask your Aunt."

She approached Mrs. Carmen, but Mrs. Carmen was just as clueless.

Exchanging worried glances, Fiona and Warren decided to look for him after ensuring the guests were entertained.

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