Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 281

Upon hearing this, Zavier's expression softened a bit.

"Why hasn't Fanny made a move yet?"

"Don't worry, I've got a way to make her come to me," Bridget assured him confidently.

Zavier gave her a long look, letting out a small sigh. "Bridget, don't hold it against your old man for being tough on you. In the end, the Simpson family's legacy will be yours. Marrying Mr. Rupert with all this behind you will certainly give you some standing, won't it?"

Bridget knew exactly what this meant a slap followed by a sweetener. But if she wanted to marry Rupert with style, a strong financial background was essential.

"I understand."

"Let your mom help you fix yourself up, and head to work this afternoon. Don't let people think you're hiding out of shame," Zavier ordered.

"Alright."

Bridget nodded, not daring to go against her father.

After Zavier left, Miriam brought her some high-coverage foundation and applied a flawless makeup look.

the family's lost quite a bit this time. You better hold on tight to Mr.

"I know! Stop nagging!"

weren't for

her phone and dialed a number without a

a meeting

"Sure thing, babe."

Bridget strolled into the office, even treating everyone to some afternoon tea. But after everything that had happened, her

as Rupert's fiancée, they had to

smile froze, her eyes

continuing with her

passed peacefully

to catch a cab to

Bridget

always look

know the answer to that better than I do?"

"Keep wearing it." Consider it a little something from

her gaze sharpening. "What do you mean

Bridget covered her mouth, "Oh, you didn't know? The Rockfield family signed the contract with Mr. Rupert this afternoon. Thanks to your little scene at the celebration, Mr. Rupert just had to lift a finger to reclaim everything, leaving the Carmen