Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert) novel Chapter 662

When Sylvia returned, Ms. Ward had already finished cooking.

She asked in surprise, "Ms. Ward, you're taking another day off today?"

Ms. Ward paused while setting a plate down. She lowered her head and explained, "I have a lot of vacation time saved up, so my boss just told me to take a couple of extra days."

"Oh, okay."

Sylvia washed her hands and sat down to eat.

As soon as she settled in, Ms. Ward brought over a bowl of rich restorative broth, floating with premium herbal supplements.

Sylvia had seen the staff at the Garcia household prepare similar tonics. While she didn't recognize every ingredient, she definitely recognized one specific supplement that cost six figures.

She scooped up a sliced root with her spoon. "Ms. Ward, am I dying? You're serving me top-tier velvet antler."

"Don't talk nonsense." Ms. Ward placed a piece of BBQ rib on her plate, clearing her throat to explain. "This broth is great for bone injuries, and it... boosts your vitality. Women need that too, you know. With such a handsome and energetic boyfriend, you can't just look at him, right?"

Saying that, Ms. Ward winked at Sylvia.

"You're the one talking nonsense." Sylvia lowered her head and took a sip of the soup.

Ms. Ward chuckled, secretly breathing a sigh of relief.

After drinking half the bowl, Sylvia poked at the expensive slice of root. "Ms. Ward, how much money did Rupert pay you?"

Startled, Ms. Ward dropped her silverware.

"You... you knew? Actually, I didn't want to lie to you, but Mr. Rupert forbade me from telling you. He said you always put on a brave face and only ever tell your mother the good news, so he asked me to take extra care of you."

"He really cares about you. He provided all these premium ingredients and told me to cook different meals for you every single day..."

Sylvia lowered her eyes and interrupted, "What if he's the reason I ended up like this in the first place?"

Ms. Ward gasped, stammering in a panic, "I... I had no idea."

"Ms. Ward, I don't want to have anything to do with him anymore." Sylvia set down her bowl and turned away. "I appreciate your help, but I won't be needing it anymore."

Ms. Ward stared at the table full of food, a solemn expression on her face.

On the other side of town.

Rupert, who was busy with work, received a notification of a refunded payment.

"Mr. Rupert, I can't help you."

Seeing this, Orson, who was standing nearby handing over documents, immediately pulled out his phone. "I'll ask Ms. Lloyd how she's doing."

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