Chapter 269

In the cozy, dimly-lit pub, the tension in the air was palpable as Hilbert made his entrance, his demeanor aggressive and unyielding. Sylvia felt the pressure mounting, knowing she might be forced to compromise once more.

The plan was simple: offer herself up, catch her in the act, and broadcast it live. The blame would inevitably shift to Sylvia, and Hilbert would have had his fun and could quietly slip away.

As for the woman caught in the crossfire... her fate was all too predictable.

So, Freya, would you still play the loyal lapdog?

When Freya noticed the live stream recording her, she snapped, her eyes blazing with rage as she lunged at the paparazzo.

"It wasn't me! It wasn't me! It was Bri-"

Her words were cut short as the stream was abruptly halted for violating rules.

Sylvia, furrowing her brows, glanced up just in time to see Rupert casually tap his phone screen.

Understanding dawned on her instantly.

"Uncle Rupert! It was you!"

Rupert simply nodded, setting down his mug of coffee with a calm demeanor.

Sylvia stood frozen, struggling to regain her grip on reality.

So close!

If Freya had just managed to utter Bridget's name in public, even without evidence, the whirlwind of gossip alone would have been enough to ruin her.

blurred and lost.

they were in

two million! Do you understand the humiliation I'd face? It's not unlike being paraded naked through

vile comments in the chat, just waiting for this

so hard to just get

her anger and frustration making it difficult to articulate

wouldn't have happened," Rupert said, setting his mug down with a hint of irritation in his dark

It wouldn't have happened?

too pure to engage in

bitterly, feeling

realized that

and Bridget be together forever. I sincerely wish you

that, she turned to

wrist was caught

eyes now shadowed and intense. "I don't

lips moved, but all that emerged was a weak,

struggle, "Let

pulled her closer, glancing over

stepped forward, handing

a scarf was wrapped snugly around

I'm

words, he released

clenched her teeth, tearing herself

elevator

her,

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