Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 283

Fiona and Warren stood there, heads bowed, all traces of previous arrogance

long gone.

On the other side were Edwin and Naomi, both looking rather grim.

Naomi gave Sylvia a cautious look, signaling her to proceed.

Sylvia quickly stepped forward with a gift box, greeting Tristan politely, "Tristan, sorry to bother you today. I brought you a little something. I hope you like it."

"Hmm, you shouldn't have," Tristan replied, barely glancing at the gift box, clearly uninterested.

However, he appreciated Sylvia's acknowledgment of her place. A guest should always know their role, and she clearly did.

He waved a hand at the butler, who promptly took the gift away without even asking what it was.

Sylvia had expected this indifference from Tristan and felt no disappointment. She quietly moved to stand next to Naomi, content to blend into the background.

room grew quieter, the tension in the air

her knees at Tristan's feet, clutching his sleeve. "Dad, I was wrong. I promise I won't do it

force in the business world, was unmoved by such pleas. He simply nudged Fiona

the start not to waste your efforts on your

seeing through your plans and turning the tables, you'd have walked all over

tea to

her head down, her face

for her. Tristan and Rupert had known all

wonder they invited her over

more devastating than

to help her, glaring at Tristan with

you treat us like this? Just because

her knees. As a grandson, you dare to defy me? Perhaps the Garcia family doesn't deserve to be part of the Carmen

Warren as he sipped his tea. His authoritative

needed to

Garcia family he had to