Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 362

Private Dining Room.

Everyone could see how much Mr. Lennon admired Sylvia. Each time someone new walked in, he'd introduce her, practically beaming with pride.

So yeah, Sylvia was definitely the center of attention tonight.

Halfway through dinner, Sylvia's phone suddenly started buzzing.

She glanced at the screen-Orson was calling.

Hesitating for a few seconds, Sylvia finally excused herself with a quick, "I need to

use the restroom," and slipped out of the private room.

She answered as soon as she got into the hallway. "Orson? What's up?"

"Ms. Lloyd, you need to get to Mr. Rupert's room. He—"

Clattering-static-then nothing but interference, like something heavy had just crashed down, and then the line went dead.

Sylvia froze for a split second, then spun on her heel and bolted for the elevator.

She quickly realized her heels were slowing her down, so she kicked them off and dashed barefoot into the elevator.

She hadn't seen the cigarette someone had dropped and left burning on the elevator floor.

of course- the elevator doors caught

time to care. Gritting her teeth,

the way to Rupert's room, then pounded

finally swung open-but

It was Bridget.

hadn't bothered tying it, so

being generous. It was really just lingerie-a deep V of floral lace that barely

then did she slowly tie her robe, feigning surprise. "Oh, sorry! I was in such a

running down Bridget's legs. Clearly, she'd

for what they'd been doing-Sylvia didn't want to think

Sylvia managed after swallowing hard

of fake concern. "Well, I'll get back to Rupert, then Oh, looks like you hurt your foot. I've got some Band-Aids. After

went rummaging for

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couldn't help but catch a glimpse of the room clothes scattered everywhere, pillows tossed on the floor, women's and men's underwear draped over the couch, and

looked away, fists clenching

what did it matter? Rupert and Bridget

sooner or

handed her a

on a show of being

You're not a kid anymore. Don't run to your Uncle Rupert over every

said, taking the