Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 523

Kay felt like she'd just been slapped in public—the humiliation burned, and she had to grit her teeth to keep her regal composure.

As she turned to leave, Sylvia lifted her pale eyes to Rupert. There was nothing but emptiness and silence in her gaze.

“Mr. Rupert, don't forget,” she said quietly, “from this moment on, I have nothing to do with the Garcia family."

"If you're in charge now, Mr. Rupert, then let's seal it with a handshake."

Her voice trembled as she raised her hand.

Rupert's eyes widened for a split second, then became as still as a frozen lake.

He didn't hesitate. He lifted his hand.

Clap. Clap. Clap. Three times.

But after the last one, neither of them let go immediately. The chill between their palms felt like a snowstorm.

Sylvia closed her eyes, her body swaying like a crimson maple leaf in a winter wind, about to fall.

he curled his fingers, but with everyone watching, he

side in a heartbeat, catching Sylvia and hurrying

shrouded in the blackness of night,

from his fingers onto the floor that she realized the


Rupert, your hand-are you

stepped around, and

last nine lashes—let me. But remember

Everyone stared in shock.

At the hospital.

to find Sylvia lying facedown on the bed,

he saw only a patient-no matter the gender. He quickly snapped on disposable

across Sylvia's pale back,

was so fair, the angry red marks looked even worse. He hesitated, afraid

did this?” he

think?” Sylvia gripped her pillow, steadying

way. He-" Chris cut

fooled by the look of it, Dr. Chris. The


The nurse pointed to the lowest welt and whispered "Look bere, this should've been the worst

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