Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 464

Sylvia had never seen anything like this before. Her first instinct was to step back, but she was already pressed up against the brick wall at the edge of the sidewalk.

No way out.

She watched in horror as the motorcycle swerved straight at her. With nowhere else to go, she threw up her arms to shield her head.

A split second later, she heard the crashing, scraping sound of the bike hitting the ground and tumbling away.

Heart pounding, she lowered her arms-and saw that the motorcycle, along with its rider, had crashed straight into the flowerbed.

And the car that had knocked him in there? That was Rupert's.

Rupert stepped out of his luxury car, long legs unfolding, his black wool coat cutting a sharp silhouette as he moved.

He strode over in a few quick steps, grabbed the biker by his jacket collar, and hauled him up.

The biker gave a pitiful whimper and started begging, “Mr. Rupert, I'm sorry, I swear I didn't mean it! My brakes gave out, that's the only reason I lost control and nearly hit this lady. I'm just a regular guy, please, just let me go."

Rupert's eyes flicked to the cross hanging around the man's neck. Regular guy, huh?

His gaze was cold as steel, lips curled in a faint, mocking smile. "Watch yourself. Next time, you might not be so lucky."

Terror flickered across the man's face. He nodded so hard his head nearly fell off. "Yes, sir. Yes."

Rupert noticed Sylvia watching him and let go of the man's jacket. "Get lost."

up his battered motorcycle, and took off as fast

Rupert glanced at Orson, who was standing by the car. Orson gave a small nod, then vanished into

Sylvia and reached

landed right on her injury. She gasped and instinctively pulled away. "You're hurt?" Rupert's voice was low, edged

snatched her arm back. "No, I'm fine." Her tone was

step, Rupert moved. In a swift motion, he grabbed her waist

car.

was the image of Rupert and Reese together in bed, Reese wearing Rupert's shirt. She had no right to care about the soon-to-be newlyweds.

already. Now she had to ignore Rupert's possessive attitude, remind herself that what happened between them was over. People had to move forward, didn't they? On top of that, she had to

the way Rupert seemed to, like none of this

shrieked, panic

after a beat, set her down though he blocked her path in front of

a suggestion. It was an

can find new ways to humiliate me?" Sylvia's laugh

swamped, so Reese and decided you'd help out. Reese really likes you, and you can keep her company. Tristan's

you say?" Sylvia's voice was

at Rupert, stunned. He wanted her to help prepare

one to repeat himself. He simply reached past her, opened

how she tried to steady her breathing, she

her, his gaze

She looked up.

expression turned cold in an instant. "Get in. Your

Another threat.

gave a bitter, empty smile.