Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert) novel Chapter 46

Brewing the coffee, Sylvia carried it to the living room.

It was a rare occasion to have so many people gathered, feeling cheerful and warm. Even Tristan, who usually had a serious expression, couldn't help but smile a bit more today.

After serving the coffee, Sylvia stood behind Naomi and Edwin, continuing to play her role as someone who could easily go unnoticed.

Just then, Rupert entered, with a noticeable coffee stain on his collar.

Fiona exclaimed, "Rupert, you're always so neat. How did you get your shirt dirty?"

Rupert sat down, took a sip of his coffee, and glanced at Sylvia before replying indifferently, "A cat rubbed against me."

Fiona took a sip of her coffee and chuckled, "That cat must be quite something, bumping into your mouth, huh?"

Rupert blew on his coffee and nodded slightly.

"Yeah. Strong thing."

As Sylvia heard this, her head drooped, her face flushing consecutively.

After some idle chat, Tristan announced it was time for his afternoon nap, prompting everyone to prepare to leave.

"Rupert, walk me to the garden."

"Sure."

Rupert stood up, accompanying Tristan as they walked away.

Sylvia, who had been keeping her head down, felt a gaze briefly sweep over her. However, she didn't look up, pretending as if nothing was happening.

But this fleeting moment of eye contact was caught by Bridget.

Bridget clenched the fork she was holding but didn't dare let the Garcias see anything amiss. She still maintained a gentle smile, "Why don’t we sit down and chat for a while longer?"

In the past, people would have stayed to keep her company, respecting her as Rupert's fiancée. But after the incident at the press conference, most knew Bridget wasn't as simple as she seemed, leading them to adopt a wait-and-see attitude.

After all, until Bridget officially became a part of the Garcia family, her position was precarious.

Many found excuses to leave, leaving Bridget embarrassed. She excused herself to take a walk in the garden and left. As she passed by Sylvia, she gave her a cryptic look.

Eventually, only Naomi and Sylvia were left in the living room.