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.

it. I'll

"Okay."

into his car without another

into the distance,

on his phone. He quickly sent

at the

head of the table, basking in his own glory.

refused to help the Carmen Group. Now, they were left waiting for someone to come and buy them out, to take

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

then, the conference room

causing Warren's

"Uncle Rupert!"

you here?" Hilbert spat,

Group's mess?" Rupert replied, stepping up to the head of the table and sitting down with a calm authority. He cast a sidelong glance

his demeanor was composed, there was a commanding presence about him that made everyone

Hilbert and Warren, everyone else understood the

Group was turning a new leaf

they

slightly, his gaze settling on

been undermining Rupert for a long time.