Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 602

Orson stood off to the side, waiting for Rupert to give further instructions.

Rupert didn't say a word. He reached into his coat, searching for his lighter, but after rummaging around for a while, he couldn't find it.

Without a word, Orson pulled his own lighter from his pocket and flicked it, lighting Rupert's cigarette for him.

Rupert took a deep drag, his face brooding and silent, the ember at his fingertips trembling slightly.

He stood like that for a long moment before, through the haze of smoke, he finally spoke. "Go on."

"Yes, sir."

Orson shot him a worried glance before heading off to find Chris.

But when he reached Chris's office, it was empty.

He called him, only to find out Chris was over at the outpatient building, helping out with some hospital event.

It was noisy on the other end, and Chris had to practically shout to be heard not exactly the best way to have a conversation.

"I'll come find you," Orson said, and hung up.

He stepped outside just as the sky, which had been bright and sunny that morning, erupted into a torrential downpour.

Orson frowned and was about to make a run for it when a car pulled up beside him.

"Hey, Orson!"


crack, but Orson already recognized the voice- and

Zion.

spotted two people in the

suddenly let out a squeal, clutching her phone in one hand and grabbing

want to interview me online! Do you know how

at her phone and said, "It's pretty far from here,

immediately sobered up, realizing she might have gone overboard with her reaction. She had, after all, promised Lester she'd consider the college he

interview. No

me," Lester replied with

I owe

she said this did she

him, she couldn't help but think of

in her excitement.


greeted them politely. "Are

that Tristan was admitted to the hospital. He just flew back into the country and things to

Sad some

asked me to

ore of,

s

I won't

but when he saw Sylvia grinning at

reminded of Rupert's solitary figure standing in

"Ms. Lloyd, actually—"

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