Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 468

Sylvia was stunned when she first saw the scarf.

After all, she'd tossed it into the trash herself.

So how did it end up in Rupert's yard?

Unless he actually went digging through the garbage truck to get it back.

But after hearing what the housekeeper said, Sylvia realized it didn't even matter

how the scarf found its way back to Rupert.

It was just trash in the end.

Rupert must have known she'd been in his yard and just tossed the scarf out without a second thought.

She got the message loud and clear.

The housekeeper stared at Sylvia. "Ms. Lloyd, is there anything else you need?"

Sylvia let go and shook her head. "No, that's all."

The housekeeper tugged the scarf out of her hands and walked away.

Watching that bright red disappear, Sylvia noticed her palm was bleeding from

how tightly she'd clenched her fist. She didn't even feel the pain.

With a bitter smile, she came back to her senses-just in time to see her mother, Naomi, instructing people to move the gift baskets.

snapped back. Sylvia rushed over to stop

did you check every single

Besides, this

waved the staff

you sign your name, you're responsible. This

Naomi hesitated, then nodded.

right. Okay, you guys-stop for a minute. Unwrap everything and check

jumped in to

call. Five baskets were missing items-two were

that was thousands

the Garcias and

cold sweat. "Thank goodness we checked.

they'd double-check

a shaky breath. "Yeah.

Sylvia's nerves still

someone keep a close eye on

go wrong. Come on-the kitchen just messaged me to come taste the

Sylvia off

***

Tea Room.

Rupert walked in, Tristan set down

came with Sylvia? How'd you

asked me to pick her up,"

was your idea for Reese to suddenly invite Sylvia to the Garcia estate?" Tristan's tone was sharp as he poured Rupert some

there in front of Tristan. Through the

didn't confirm,