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

Zion.

Orson spotted two people in the backseat.

a squeal, clutching her phone

want to interview me online! Do you know how tough their

and said, "It's pretty far

overboard with her reaction. She had,

it's just an interview. No

have to worry about me," Lester replied with a gentle

you! I owe

the moon. Only after she said this did she notice Orson standing

help but

in her


Orson greeted them politely. "Are you two

heard that Tristan was admitted to the hospital. He

Sad some

me to check

ore of,

s

Well, I won't

saw Sylvia

be reminded of Rupert's solitary figure standing

"Ms. Lloyd, actually—"

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