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.

up, stinging Sylvia's eyes and leaving her feeling blurred and lost. She closed her

plotting against me, that they were in cahoots with Hilbert to force me into a compromising position. If I hadn't been prepared today, it would

two million! Do you understand the humiliation I'd face? It's

in the chat,

is it so hard to just

making it difficult to

happened," Rupert said, setting his mug down with a hint of irritation in

It wouldn't have happened?

Bridget was too pure to engage in such

up, laughing bitterly, feeling

that arguing was

may you and Bridget be together forever. I

she

was caught

rose, his once indifferent eyes now shadowed and intense. "I

lips moved, but all that emerged was a weak,

began to struggle, "Let

pulled her closer, glancing over at

forward, handing over

react, a scarf was wrapped snugly

know what I'm capable

words, he released

her teeth,

the elevator doors closed

her,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255