Chapter 323

As soon as the words left his mouth, the man grabbed the back of her head and

crushed his mouth to hers in a rough, almost desperate kiss.

"Ow-hey!" Sylvia gasped, pain shooting through her lips.

Instinctively, she parted her lips to protest, which only invited him in.

His gaze locked onto hers-those dark eyes burning with heat and wild desire, almost a little unhinged.

Sylvia pounded his chest a few times in protest, but he barely seemed to notice, letting her vent her frustration however she wanted.

Then he pressed her back onto the bed, his tall frame looming over her, radiating an intensity that left her completely powerless.

After a tense moment, Rupert finally let her go, burying his face in the crook of her neck. His breath was ragged, stirring her hair, the heat of him lingering against her

ear.

His voice was hoarse. "I'm away on business for a while. Stay away from the Garcias' place, okay?"

Sylvia's heart jumped. She couldn't tell if this was a warning or just concern, but she nodded.

"Your mom's waiting for you downstairs. Go on," he said, pulling away and straightening his clothes.

bolting for the door

as she disappeared, Orson poked his head into the hospital

she

business," Rupert replied, all icy

way to do it. Just look at Dr.

him with

don't you go bother him?" Rupert

I even say? Why would I go

"Wait up, Mr. Rupert!"

...

The next morning.

arrived at the studio, her phone

healthier than before, but there was an unmistakable shadow in

she noticed Sylvia watching her, Bridget instantly slipped back

stirring up drama today, so she grabbed her notebook and

the meeting, Eloise

Sylvia, I want you two to come with me to the Mountain

Sylvia said, standing to take the stack of

eyes

the list. Suddenly,

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