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

you check every

long would that take? Besides, this is the Garcia estate. Who would dare mess around?

waved the staff

arm. "No way. It doesn't matter where you are-when you sign your name, you're responsible. This is your first time organizing something this big

Naomi hesitated, then nodded.

guys-stop for a minute. Unwrap everything

in to

Five baskets were missing

that was thousands

it was chump change for families like the Garcias and Sanfords, but the responsibility would fall squarely on

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

they'd double-check everything?" Sylvia handed her

shaky breath.

nerves still

really should have someone keep a close eye

Nothing will go wrong. Come on-the kitchen

off toward

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Tea Room.

walked in,

"You came with Sylvia? How'd you end

asked me to pick her up,"

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

front of Tristan. Through the swirl of smoke, he said coolly, "They already knew

confirm, didn't