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.

expression shifting as he glanced at Orson. "Drive to the

spiked. "Mr. Rupert,

brow furrowed. "My


***

Hospital.

was sitting at his bedside,

doctor?" Rupert asked, eyes still on

him off, then looked to the butler

and adjusted the

at Rupert. "What's your take

up. "What do

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

didn't deny

back to slicing the apple,

at Rupert's nonchalance.

old man's authority filled the


will be yours one day.

be trouble

his knife hovering, eyes dark as he

what's your threat this

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