Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 293

She lifted her clear blue eyes, filled with a mix of concern and anticipation.

Rupert didn't say a word. He wasn't one for repeating himself on the same issue.

He turned and walked away.

Bridget watched Rupert's retreating figure, her palms clammy with nervous sweat. Unable to contain herself, she hurried after him and caught his arm.

"Mr. Rupert, did Sylvia say something about me?"

Rupert's gaze was cold as he responded with a question of his own, "What should she have said?"

Under Rupert's scrutiny, Bridget felt like she was being looked at by someone who saw her as insignificant. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't decipher any emotion in his eyes.

Realizing she'd spoken too much, she quickly flashed a smile.

"Oh, it's nothing. I was just worried there might have been a misunderstanding in the studio earlier. You know how girls can hold grudges."

"Really now?"

Rupert didn't elaborate, but those two words were enough to make Bridget feel like he was siding with Sylvia. But she didn't dare show her disappointment. She clasped her hands together, maintaining a gentle smile.

I'll clear things up with her

"Okay."

without another

the car disappear into the distance, a

He quickly sent the photos and video to an

the next morning, the conference room at the Carmen Group was silent as a

basking in his own glory. Now, he sat further down with

Group. Now, they were left waiting for someone to come

a storm cloud, thinking of the opportunity that had slipped away like sand

conference

figure strolled in, causing Warren's already sour

"Uncle Rupert!"

Hilbert spat, his voice laced with

table and

was composed, there was a commanding presence about him that made everyone feel as though the

from Hilbert and Warren, everyone else understood

the Carmen Group was turning

Rupert!" they all

gaze

been undermining Rupert for a long time.