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.

back. Sylvia rushed over to stop

did you check every single

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

staff to keep

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 for the Garcias. You need to

Naomi hesitated, then nodded.

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

in

were missing items-two were short on

was thousands

families like the Garcias and Sanfords,

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

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

a shaky breath. "Yeah. Well,

Sylvia's nerves still

should have someone keep a close eye

the house, it's on us. Nothing will go wrong. Come on-the kitchen just

Sylvia off toward the

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Tea Room.

as Rupert walked in, Tristan set down his

came with Sylvia? How'd you

her up," Rupert

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

Instead, he lit a cigarette right there in front of Tristan. Through the swirl of smoke, he said coolly, "They already knew each

didn't confirm, didn't