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.

rushed over to stop

check

are over two hundred baskets! How long would that take? Besides, this is the Garcia estate. Who would dare mess around?

staff to keep

your name, you're responsible. This is your first time organizing something this big for the

Naomi hesitated, then nodded.

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

jumped in

Five baskets were missing items-two were short

that was

it was chump change for families like the Garcias and

in a cold sweat. "Thank goodness we checked. How would I

they'd double-check

a shaky breath. "Yeah.

nerves still

someone keep a close

on us. Nothing will go wrong. Come on-the

Sylvia off toward

***

Tea Room.

walked in, Tristan set

Rupert, thoughtful. "You came with Sylvia? How'd you end up

up," Rupert replied, dropping into

your idea for Reese to suddenly invite Sylvia to the Garcia estate?" Tristan's tone

he lit a cigarette right there in front of Tristan. Through the

didn't confirm,