RankNovelChapter 244
As Sylvia was about to turn away, a familiar voice stopped her in her tracks.
"Rupert, long tno see. I'm glad to see you're doing well."
It was Warren.
His voice was as gentle as ever, seemingly etched with an innate softness that made every word sound tender,
even when laced with a challenge directed at Rupert.
Sylvia slowly raised her eyes, meeting Warren's gaze as he approached her. Warren wore the seasy smile,
his voice low as he softly called out, "Sylvia."
To Sylvia, however, his voice felt as cold and calculating as a snake silently slithering towards its prey, waiting to
strike.
"Warren," she replied coolly.
Naomi had mentioned that Fiona, using the excuse of visiting her parents, had taken Warren to the Carmen
family's estate.
Warren was now the mastermind behind the Carmen Group, rarely making appearances at the Garcia Group.
This had put Tristan in a foul mood all week, snapping at anyone who crossed his path.
With the Carmen Group's recent alliance with the Rockfield family, they were practically strutting through the
business circles, ignoring Rupert as if he were insignificant, basking in their newfound success.
Thinking about it made Sylvia's blood boil, and she clenched her fists in frustration.
Warren, ignoring her hostility, crouched down with gentlemanly concern. "Sylvia, what happened to your foot?"
"Nothing," Sylvia replied, trying to mask her disdain for Warren's feigned concern. She knew he was only using
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When Sylvia didn't respond, Warren reached out to take her hand.
She tried to pull away, but he anticipated her move, aiming for her wrist instead. Just then, a slender hand
intercepted, firmly grasping her own and pulling her aside.
"Take a seat; there's always room for more," Rupert said calmly.
Warren's eyes darkened slightly as he rose, turning his attention to Rupert.
"No need to be so formal. We're hosting, after all. We wanted to thank you for giving up such a valuable
partnership."
Fiona, who had been silent until now, stepped forward with a smile.
Once modest in appearance, she now glowed with an air of opulence. She cast a quick glance at Sylvia before
turning her attention to Rupert.
"Rupert,
One setback isn't the end of
the world. You're not one to hold f
grudges," she said, tugging at
brother's arm. "Isn't that right
Hilbert?"
her
Sylvia's eyes moved to Hilbert Carmen, the president of the Carmen Group, standing beside Fiona.
But Hilbert ignored Fiona, staring intently at Sylvia instead, sending a shiver down her spine.
Before she could react, Hilbert extended his hand toward her.
"Sylvia! You've beceven more beautiful since | last saw you."
Having seen the true colors of the Carmen family, Sylvia couldn't muster any goodwill towards them.
Her memories of Hilbert were
mostly from the occasional New Year visits when the Carmen family would visit the Garcias. Back then, he was
always overly kind, showering her with compliments.
She used to think it was just the usual praise an elder might give, but now that the Carmen family was
thriving, Hilbert's gaze held an
unmistakable intent, blatant@nough for anyone to understand.
Remembering how his eyes used to linger on her, Sylvia felt a wave of nausea.
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Rupert's voice was cold. "If you're not here to eat, feel free to leave."
Hilbert's jaw clenched, but Fiona cut him off before he could respond.
"Let's eat. We're family, no need for
formalities,” she said, gestaifg fot
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And just like that, a dinner meant for two grew to accommodate five.
Sylvia, who had been looking forward to a quiet meal, found her appetite completely gone.
As the dishes were served, Warren placed a piece of steak into Sylvia's bowl.
"Sylvia, you need to eat more while you're recovering."
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