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!"


window rolled down just a crack, but Orson already recognized the voice- and

Zion.

Orson spotted two people in the backseat. Lester and

say hello, Sylvia suddenly let out a squeal, clutching her phone in one hand and grabbing Lester's

My dream school just emailed-they want to interview me online! Do you know how tough their admissions are? I spent ages perfecting my application and I

and said, "It's pretty far from

her reaction. She had, after

just an interview. No guarantee

replied with a gentle smile. "What matters most is your

you! I owe you dinner-something

the moon. Only after she said this

couldn't help but think of someone

reined in her excitement.


greeted them politely. "Are you two

hospital. He

Sad some

he asked me to check

ore of,

s

I

he saw Sylvia grinning at her

be reminded of Rupert's solitary figure standing in

"Ms. Lloyd, actually—"

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