Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 585

Reese grabbed Sylvia's wrist-not too hard, but firm enough that Sylvia noticed.

Sylvia looked up and met Reese's hopeful gaze. In that moment, she understood exactly what Reese was asking without needing any more words.

"Yes," Sylvia nodded, hiding the sarcasm and resignation in her eyes.

Honestly, Reese was worrying for nothing. Everyone knew how well Rupert treated Sylvia. But, of course, Reese loved Rupert desperately. That was the problem.

Hearing Sylvia's answer, Reese dug into her purse and pulled out a small jewelry box, handing it to Sylvia with a grateful smile. "Sylvia, thank you."

Sylvia took the box awkwardly, not sure what to do with it.

Just then, from the dining room, Rupert and Lester came over to see what was taking so long in the kitchen.

"What's going on?" Rupert frowned at Sylvia.

Reese quickly stood up and grabbed Rupert's arm. "It's not Sylvia's fault. I was standing too long, almost dropped my purse, and my medicine fell out. She was just helping me."

Sylvia froze. So, Rupert was looking at her like she might've been mean to Reese. Typical.

She clutched the little box and forced a faint, ironic smile, not saying a word.

Reese leaned in toward Rupert. "The kitchen's pretty cramped-why don't we go sit down? Let's not get in Sylvia's way."

"Alright," Rupert answered, giving Sylvia one last glance before helping Reese out of the kitchen.

were gone, Lester lingered behind and came


breezy. "Reese is really sweet, but I can't accept this. Could you give it back to her for

pearl earrings. Not expensive, but

to ignore social niceties. If she was turning down a gift this

"Is it about Reese-"

him off, picking up a bowl

The history between her and Rupert

tense and

soon as they finished, Sylvia stood up to clear the table, her voice cool. "I've

clear sign she wanted them

looked like she wanted to

Lester

Alright,

Mr Rupert


Reese, you and M

should head downstairs."

belongs to s

pressed her lips together, forcing a smile as she and Rupert went to

didn't see them out-she just kept tidying

felt a heavy gaze

didn't turn around.

simply gripped the chopsticks

until the sound of the closing

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