Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 599

"You know Fay that well?" Rupert stared out the car window, his chiseled profile colder and more distant than ever.

"Yeah. We went to high school together. Known her for years," Reese replied.

"Then you should know she's not exactly a genius. Naomi showing up today- what do you think that was about?"

Rupert's voice was soft, but it landed heavy on Reese's heart.

Her throat tightened. A name almost slipped out, but she swallowed it back.

Kay.

Rupert narrowed his eyes at her, his tone icy. "I don't care how she meddles in the Sanford family's business, but from now on, she better remember who she is and stay out of Garcia family matters."

Reese's face paled. She was about to mumble an answer, but caught a glimpse of Rupert twisting his wedding band on his finger.

It hit her-ever since he started wearing that ring, he'd fidget with it when he was tense.

She swallowed her words and just nodded.

Silence fell over the car again, until Rupert's phone rang.

as he glanced at Orson. "Drive to

"Mr. Rupert, what

furrowed. "My


***

Hospital.

up, Rupert was sitting at his bedside, peeling an apple with precise,

I call a doctor?" Rupert asked, eyes still

looked to the

remote and adjusted

at Rupert. "What's your take on what happened

up. "What do you

with me. You can see right through Kay, can't you? That's why you didn't let Edwin handle the last deal-you knew what she was up

deny

back to slicing the apple,

at Rupert's

old man's authority filled


be yours one day. But until

always be trouble

dark as

what's your threat this

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