Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 539

Chris immediately picked up on Sylvia's distrust and jumped in to defend Rupert.

"Sylvia, come on. No matter what, he's helped you out a lot. If he wanted

something bad to happen to you, why would he take the risk? Don't just write him off like that."

Sylvia's brows knit together, her long lashes fluttering as she looked away, a touch of sadness and self-mockery flickering across her face.

She pressed her pale lips into a thin line before letting out a soft, dry laugh.

"Alright, since you trust him so much, you can tell him who I'm looking for. But don't tell him everything, okay? I'm not sure about Yves and Kay, and I don't want Reese to think I'm falsely accusing her aunt."

"I get it. See, now you're talking sense. Mr. Rupert could find anyone in his sleep. I'll let you know when I hear something."

Chris sighed in relief and hurried off.

Sylvia watched him go, her gaze cold and distant. Her slender wrist tensed unconsciously, her eyes a storm of tangled emotion.

Back in the hospital room, Naomi sat at the edge of the bed, lost in thought.

"Mom."

waved

wrong?" Sylvia asked gently, settling beside

forecast-it's supposed to get real cold tonight. All of Edwin's clothes, I'm


she just missed Edwin. The two of them were rarely

we'll be home

with Naomi for

before sunset, Chris texted

Sent you the address. By the way,

"Got it."

the

...

The Stag's Head Club.

was the kind of upscale lounge where people came to

where the cocktails came with a

always talked down about Naomi-there was no way she'd set her up with a decent guy. This place was crawling with pretty boys who could be bought for the night the perfect way

a silk V-neck blouse, a dainty but obviously expensive gemstone necklace at her collarbone. Simple white


could tell

the bag alone was worth a small

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